Colchester United writer Carl Marston awards his player ratings after yesterday’s 2-1 home win over Luton Town, when first-half headed goals by Tom Eastman and Luke Prosser secured three points for John McGreal’s men.
Sam Walker 7
Unlucky not to keep a clean-sheet
Ryan Jackson 6
Conceded late penalty
Tom Eastman 8
Terrific defensive display capped by goal
Luke Prosser 9
First U’s goal, masterly performance at the back
Kane Vincent-Young 7
Good defensive work down left
Tom Lapslie -
Tweaked hamstring very early on
Drey Wright 7
Bundle of energy, always a threat
Ben Stevenson 8
Two quality deliveries for goals
Sammie Szmodics 7
Stuck to his guns, buzzing again
- ‘What an amazing win’ - John McGreal
Brennan Dickenson 8
Excellent first half, before injury sidelined him
Mikael Mandron 7
As committed as ever
SUBS
Brandon Comley (4 mins) 8
Soon got up to speed after surprise early introduction
Courtney Senior (46 mins) 6
Desperate to impress again
Sean Murray (82 mins) -
Useful to introduce off the bench
CARL’S MAN OF THE MATCH
Luke Prosser
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