Oli CokerOliver Coker is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Southend United.Early life and educationCoker grew up supporting Southend United and attended Greensward Academy in Hockley.CareerHe made his senior debut for Southend United on 6 October 2020 in a 3–0 home defeat to Portsmouth in the EFL Trophy. He made his league debut for the club as a late substitute in the final match of the season as the club drew 1–1 with Newport County. Across the 2020–21 season, he made three appearances in all competitions as Southend finished 23rd in League Two and were relegated to the National League. In July 2022, Coker signed a new two-year contract with the club holding the option for a further year.