Smith released from hospital

Published Sep. 19, 2012 3:15 p.m. ET

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Southend goalkeeper Paul Smith was safely released from hospital on Wednesday morning having been knocked unconscious.

Smith required nine minutes of medical attention having been knocked out during a collision with Deon Burton early on in the League Two encounter at Priestfield.

The 32-year-old regained consciousness before being taken to a local hospital for a routine scan where it was confirmed he sustained no serious damage but did suffer a neck injury.

Smith is now likely to miss Saturday's home clash against Exeter.

Centre-back Mark Phillips was also forced off at half-time nursing a groin injury and is set to sit out at the weekend.