Colchester United writer CARL MARSTON awards his U’s Player Ratings after yesterday’s 2-1 home defeat to Northampton Town.

Dillon Barnes 7

Busiest he has been this season

Ryan Jackson 8

U’s best performer

Luke Prosser 7

Skipper had plenty to do

Frankie Kent 6

In the wars late on

Kane Vincent-Young 5

Left-back was well below his best

- U’s boss John McGreal gives his reaction

Tom Lapslie 6

Closed opponents down

Harry Pell 6

Frustrated in front of goal

Courtney Senior 5

Never got into the game

Sammie Szmodics 6

Stuck to his guns

Brennan Dickenson 6

Looked sluggish after midweek joy

Frank Nouble 5

Plenty of power, no end product

MAN OF THE MATCH - Ryan Jackson