Sam Austin: "The boys are on it, day in day out".

Southend midfielder Sam Austin on an emphatic 6-1 win over Gateshead in the National League.

The 30 year old scored a hat-trick as the Shrimpers swept aside the struggling Heed.

Today's victory makes it seven points out of nine in a successful week for Kieron Dyer's side.

(Photo credit: Warren Muggleton)