As well as re-signing a handful of players from the 2019/20 squad, Holloway has also brought in a number of new faces.

Experienced goalkeeper Rob Budd (pictured), who was with Canvey Island last season, has signed for the Hawks.

The 32-year-old numbers Sheppey United, Thamesmead Town, Herne Bay, Romford, Brentwood Town, VCD Athletic and AFC Hornchurch amongst his former clubs.

He signed for Isthmian North side Hullbridge Sports in July 2019 but a month or so later was on the move again – this time back to Herne Bay before returning to Essex with Canvey Island in November 2019.

At the other end of the pitch, Warren Kayembe also joins the Hawks.

The striker has featured for Romford, Ware, Grays Athletic, Coggeshall Town and, towards the end of last season, Basildon United.

Also bolstering the attack is 34-year-old L'heureux Menga.

He is a strong forward player with experience at a number of clubs, including Dagenham and Redbridge, Gainsborough Trinity, Shepshed Dynamo, Welling United, East Thurrock United, Grays Athletic, Harrow Borough, Farnborough, AFC Sudbury, Barking, Cheshunt and Witham Town.

George Doyle has also signed forms for Harlow.

The 23-year-old midfielder re-joined Isthmian Premier club Brightlingsea Regent in September 2019 from Grays Athletic.

He had only signed for Grays from Isthmian North rivals Aveley in June 2019.

A hardworking central midfielder, he joined Aveley from Brightlingsea Regent in October 2017.

After starting out with Norwich City and Cambridge United as a youngster, he has gone on to have spells with Concord Rangers, Heybridge Swifts and Brightlingsea.

Ahmet Biler, a product of the Southend United academy, has also checked into the Arena.

He is a left-back with plenty of pace and the ability to run with the ball.

Along with twin brother Huyesin, they both trialled with Watford before Ahmet signed for Southend.

Ruaridh Kay is another defender to sign for the Hawks.

He plays on the right side of the pitch and has played for Haringey Borough after previous spells with Kentish Town, Hadley and Waltham Abbey.

Dominic Clatworthy also joins the Hawks defence.

He is a right-back that has represented Colchester United and Wales at youth level.

The former Millfield School student was due to go to McKendree University in Illinois on a soccer scholarship before COVID-19.