Colchester United writer Carl Marston awards his player ratings following yesterday’s disappointing 1-0 defeat at Cambridge United.

Sam Walker 7

One terrific save to deny Brown

Kane Vincent-Young 6

Bright start, faded a little

Tom Eastman 6

Given tough time by Ikpeazu

Frankie Kent 7

Some timely interceptions

Lewis Kinsella 5

Very uncomfortable 45 minutes

Tom Lapslie 7

U’s most consistent performer

Sean Murray 6

Eager to get on ball, no end product

Drey Wright 5

Flattered to deceive at times

Sammie Szmodics 6

Spurned early chance, not at his best

Kyel Reid 7

U’s best player in first half

Mikael Mandron 5

Isolated up top, missed one chance

COLCHESTER MAN OF THE MATCH: Tom Lapslie