Colchester United correspondent, Carl Marston, awards his U’s Player Ratings (out of 10) following yesterday’s 2-0 home win over MK Dons, when goals from Sammie Szmodics (2 mins) and Frankie Kent (48) ensured a precious victory in their play-off bid.

East Anglian Daily Times: Sammie Szmodics (No. 10) celebrates with Sam Saunders and Abo Eisa after giving the U's an early lead, against MK Dons. Picture: STEVE WALLER WWW.STEPHENWALLER.COMSammie Szmodics (No. 10) celebrates with Sam Saunders and Abo Eisa after giving the U's an early lead, against MK Dons. Picture: STEVE WALLER WWW.STEPHENWALLER.COM (Image: � Copyright Stephen Waller)

Ethan Ross 8

Dealt well with crosses on full debut

Ryan Jackson 8

So competitive, never gave an inch

Tom Eastman 8

Centre-half was a rock at the back

Frankie Kent 8

Goal capped a superb performance

Brennan Dickenson 8

Left-back was back to his very best

Tom Lapslie 7

As tenacious as always, a battler

Sam Saunders 9

Veteran bossed the middle of park

Courtney Senior 8

Blistering pace, should have scored

Sammie Szmodics 9

His goal set the tone, so dynamic

Abo Eisa 7

Combined well with Dickenson

Frank Nouble 8

All that was lacking was a goal

CARL’S MAN OF THE MATCH - Sammie Szmodics