Colchester United writer CARL MARSTON’s U’s Player Ratings from yesterday’s fine 2-0 home win over Port Vale.

Dillon Barnes 8

Second successive clean-sheet

Ryan Jackson 8

Quality finish from right-back

Luke Prosser 7

As dependable as ever

Frankie Kent 7

Cool and calm in heart of defence

Kane Vincent-Young 7

Welcome return after signing new deal

Tom Lapslie 8

Stamped his authority in midfield

Harry Pell 7

Looks a great signing for U’s

- McGreal praises Senior after victory

Courtney Senior 9

Almost unplayable in first half, sweet goal

Sammie Szmodics 8

Full of energy, link-up play was excellent

Brennan Dickenson 7

Powerful display down left

Frank Nouble 7

Impressive up top. Only thing missing was a goal

CARL’S MAN OF THE MATCH - Courtney Senior