Colchester United correspondent Carl Marston awards his marks out of 10 for the U’s starting XI following yesterday’s opening day 0-0 draw at Notts County.
Dillon Barnes 7
Clean-sheet and one excellent save
Tom Eastman 7
So unlucky to hit the bar
Luke Prosser 8
Sweeper never put a foot wrong
Frankie Kent 6
Stretched at times
Ryan Jackson 7
Fine weekend after birth of daughter
- McGreal on team performance and Vincent-Young’s absence
Harry Pell 8
Debutant added steel to midfield
Tom Lapslie 6
Gritty display, passing let him down
Brennan Dickenson 7
Called upon to fill left-wing back role
Sammie Szmodics 7
Glimpses of his best form, energetic
Aaron Collins 7
Bright debut from Wolves loanee
Frank Nouble 7
Made his presence felt up front
CARL MARSTON’S MAN OF THE MATCH - Luke Prosser
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