Colchester United correspondent, CARL MARSTON, awards his Player Ratings (out of 10) following yesterday’s fine 1-0 home win over Lincoln City.

East Anglian Daily Times: Sammie Szmodics celebrates team-mate Frankie Kent's goal, which proved to be the winner. Picture: STEVE WALLER WWW.STEPHENWALLER.COMSammie Szmodics celebrates team-mate Frankie Kent's goal, which proved to be the winner. Picture: STEVE WALLER WWW.STEPHENWALLER.COM (Image: � Copyright Stephen Waller)

Rene Gilmartin 7

Superb late save from free-kick

Ryan Jackson 8

Strong in defence, good in attack

Luke Prosser 8

Masterful display at back

Frankie Kent 8

Goal capped excellent afternoon

Kane Vincent-Young 8

So elusive going forward

- ‘This was a man’s game’ – U’s boss McGreal

Harry Pell 8

Bossed the midfield

Tom Lapslie 7

Tenacious, but lost the ball at times

Courtney Senior 8

Teased the Lincoln rearguard

Sammie Szmodics 7

Peppered the target, livewire

Frank Nouble 8

Ruffled a few feathers, great strength

Luke Norris 7

Hard graft leading front-line

CARL’S MAN OF THE MATCH – Courtney Senior