COLCHESTER United picked up an away point after drawing 1-1 at Mansfield Town.

Substitute Luke Norris struck in the 85th minute to earn a draw for the U's, after Nicky Maynard had given the Stags a 67th-minute lead.

The draw lifted Colchester up to sixth spot in League Two, ahead of their trip to play Exeter City on Tuesday night.

The Gazette rates the U's players' performances, after they made it three games unbeaten in the league.

DEAN GERKEN 6

Made decent saves to deny Clarke and McLaughlin but will be disappointed with nature of Mansfield’s goal

MILES WELCH-HAYES 7

U’s right-back produced a solid performance; tidy and efficient in possession throughout

TOM EASTMAN 7

Good display; made a great interception to deny Bowery at near post late in first half

TOMMY SMITH 7

Defended well throughout and helped to largely snuff out Mansfield’s threat

COHEN BRAMALL 7

Grew into the game and slotted well into a central defensive position late on

HARRY PELL 8

U’s captain was in good form again and allowed Mansfield’s midfield little time on the ball

NOAH CHILVERS 8

U’s man of the match. Impressive once again and showed plenty of quality on the ball

KWAME POKU 6

Worked hard for the cause on the left flank before being replaced on the hour mark

BEN STEVENSON 7

Showed his usual composure after being recalled before being replaced with 20 minutes remaining

COURTNEY SENIOR 6

Had some good moments and did his fair share of defensive work before going off

JEVANI BROWN 6

U’s in-form forward was very well shackled by the Mansfield defence throughout

SUBSTITUTES

CALLUM HARRIOTT (for Poku, 61) 7

Provided the assist for Norris’s equaliser and looked lively after coming on

JOSH BOHUI (for Senior, 70) 7

Looked lively on the right wing and played his part in U’s strong finish

MICHAEL FOLIVI (for Stevenson, 70) 7

Was unlucky not to score with a late deflected header that brushed a post

LUKE NORRIS (for Welch-Hayes, 80)

Striker came off the bench to score a well-taken goal and claim point for U’s

Substitutes (not used): Sowunmi, Scarlett, George.