Colchester United correspondent Carl Marston awards his U’s Player Ratings out of 10, following yesterday’s 1-0 home win over Maccesfield Town, who are now managed by ex-England defender Sol Campbell.

East Anglian Daily Times: Sammie Szmodics is outnumbered as David Fitzpatrick and Michael Rose close in, early on in the U's 1-0 home win over Macclesfield Town. Picture: STEVE WALLER WWW.STEPHENWALLER.COMSammie Szmodics is outnumbered as David Fitzpatrick and Michael Rose close in, early on in the U's 1-0 home win over Macclesfield Town. Picture: STEVE WALLER WWW.STEPHENWALLER.COM (Image: � Copyright Stephen Waller)

Dillon Barnes 7

Well protected by his defenders

Ryan Jackson 8

Excellent display from right-back

Luke Prosser 7

Some important interceptions

Frankie Kent 8

Very mature performance

Kane Vincent-Young 7

Often shone, but some bad decisions

Tom Lapslie 7

Midfielder relished the battle

Harry Pell 7

Strong runs but some poor passes

Courtney Senior 6

Youngster was not at his best

Sammie Szmodics 7

Had a big role in winning goal

Frank Nouble 7

Powerful presence on left flank

Mikael Mandron 8

Sweet goal capped fine showing

CARL’S MAN OF THE MATCH - Mikael Mandron