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