Colchester United correspondent Carl Marston awards his U’s Player ratings after yesterday’s terrific 3-0 home win over Newport County.

Rene Gilmartin 7

Very few saves to make

Ryan Jackson 8

An assist for opening goal

Tom Eastman 8

So impressive on return to team

Frankie Kent 8

Cool and unruffled, mature display

Kane Vincent-Young 7

Close to a goal in second half

- Reaction of managers after U’s 3-0 win

Ben Stevenson 8

Never wasted a pass

Frank Nouble 8

Wonder strike against former club

Sammie Szmodics 8

Bagged 12th goal of season

Mikael Mandron 8

Influential in new midfield role

Courtney Senior 9

Class act, terrorised defenders

Luke Norris 7

Welcome return to starting line-up

CARL’S MAN OF THE MATCH – Courtney Senior