I think Crewe head into the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final as firm favourites.
Problems
The Shrimpers' play-off hopes have been dented by a run of just one League Two win in eight and they now lie six points off the top seven, and if they were on the losing side and put in a poor performance on Sunday, confidence would take another hit.
However, the Roots Hall team have probably the easiest run in of the play-off chasers so a victory over Crewe could give them vital momentum - and they certainly have players who can cause their higher-division opponents problems.
Phil Brown, who recently succeeded Paul Sturrock as Southend boss, says no-one has really secured a place in his team following the disappointing draw against Fleetwood, but if the Shrimpers are going to win I think Barry Corr must play well.
The former Exeter man is a goal-scorer, whether he starts or comes off the bench, is willing to run the channels and could have the movement to upset Crewe, while on-loan Watford man Britt Assombalonga and Gavin Tomlin provide pace and physicality, too.
Southend felt such an attachment to Sturrock that, despite sacking him, they offered him the opportunity to lead the team out in the final - but I think the right decision has now been made, with Brown walking the team onto the pitch and the old manager sitting amongst the fans.
Brown, who won the Johnstone's Paint Trophy while playing for Bolton in 1989 and took Hull up to the Premier League at Wembley in 2008, could become an instant hero if in just his third game in charge he guides the Shrimpers to silverware.
But, at the end of a free-flowing game that both clubs have done incredibly well to reach, I expect Crewe to prevail - and for Davis' managerial stock to shoot up another level.
