Colchester United's players reported for the first day of pre-season training today, at a humid Five Lakes.

The U's squad began their preparations for the new League One campaign in earnest, on the hottest day of the year so far.

New signings Matthew Briggs and Richard Brindley were both in action, following their summer moves to Colchester.

For the full story and plenty of pictures from our photographer Seana Hughes, see Thursday's Daily Gazette.