Here are U’s writer Carl Marston’s Colchester United player ratings for yesterday’s superb 5-1 home win over Forest Green Rovers.

Sam Walker 7

One great block to thwart Doidge

Kane Vincent-Young 8

Terrific solo goal capped fine display

Frankie Kent 8

Towering header for second goal

Tom Eastman 7

Getting back to his best

Lewis Kinsella 7

Looked at home at left-back

Tom Lapslie 7

His usual bustling self

Sean Murray 7

Welcome recall to starting XI

Drey Wright 8

Such a threat down the flank

Sammie Szmodics 8

Peppered the target, got his goal

Kyel Reid 8

Early goal, and an assist (man of the match)

Mikael Mandron 7

Few chances, but always eager