Here are Colchester United correspondent Carl Marston’s Player Ratings from yesterday’s League Two clash against Mansfield Town, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Sam Walker 7

Great save to thwart Benning

Ryan Jackson 7

Solid display at right-back

Tom Eastman 8

Commanding in the air

Frankie Kent 6

Fine display, very dominant

Kane Vincent-Young 7

Impressive all-round display

- I’m really proud of the boys’ – John McGreal

Tom Lapslie 8

Welcome return, gutsy throughout

Brandon Comley 8

Goal capped excellent performance

Drey Wright 7

Only let down by his poor finishing

Sammie Szmodics 7

Never had a clear sight of goal

Brennan Dickenson 8

First start of term, returning to form

Kurtis Guthrie 7

Close to equaliser at end of first half

CARL’S MAN OF THE MATCH

Brandon Comley