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