Colchester United ran out 1-0 winners at Morecambe, on Saturday afternoon.

Courtney Senior's strike just before half-time sealed the U's all three points at the Globe Arena and helped them secure back-to-back league wins for the first time, this season.

The result saw Colchester move up to fifth in the League Two table, and John McGreal’s men travel to play Grimsby Town, on Tuesday night.

Here, Colchester United reporter Jonathan Waldron rates the players following their excellent 1-0 win on the road:

RENE GILMARTIN 7

U's keeper was well protected by his defence but showed safe hands throughout to ensure clean sheet.

RYAN JACKSON 8

U’s man of the match. Contributed to the U’s committed defensive display and played a part in Senior’s goal.

FRANKIE KENT 8

Hardly put a foot wrong after coming back into the side as part of a three-man defence.

LUKE PROSSER 8

U’s skipper enjoyed his battle with Oliver and epitomised Colchester’s solid defensive performance.

TOM EASTMAN 8

Was excellent in his 300th career appearance; got forward well in the first half and made some vital blocks.

KANE VINCENT-YOUNG 7

U’s left wing-back was a solid performer and made some positive attacking runs in the first half.

HARRY PELL 8

Supplied the pass that led to Senior’s goal and was dominant both in the air and on the ball. Booked.

TOM LAPSLIE 8

Snapped away in midfield and played his part in helping Colchester keep a clean sheet away from home.

FRANK NOUBLE 7

Seemed to enjoy his battle with right-back Mills and showed his strength and experience in the second half.

COURTNEY SENIOR 8

Scored a superbly-taken goal and gave the Morecambe defence plenty to think about, especially before half-time.

LUKE NORRIS 7

U’s leading scorer was relatively well contained by the home defence but played his part in the win.

SUBSTITUTES

AARON COLLINS (for Senior, 73) 6

Had his moments in attack after coming on but was also forced to defend as U’s saw the game out.

BRENNAN DICKENSON (for Vincent-Young, 77) 6

Slotted in at left wing-back after being introduced for the final 15 minutes or so. Booked.

BRANDON COMLEY (for Lapslie, 87)

The midfielder helped Colchester see the game out and gain three points after returning from Montserrat duty.

SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): Kensdale, Wright, Mandron, Barnes.