COLCHESTER United drew 0-0 with Tranmere Rovers, in their final game of the League Two season.

The U's put in a strong defensive display and were the more likely side to find a winner, after half-time.

Here, the Gazette marks the Colchester players' performances out of ten following the draw at Prenton Park.

SHAMAL GEORGE 7

U’s keeper was well protected by his defence on Tranmere return but did what he needed to do well

MILES WELCH-HAYES 8

Made a vital block to prevent what looked a certain goal in the first half and went close with a header after half-time

TOM EASTMAN 8

Typically unruffled at the heart of the U’s defence and was composed throughout

TOMMY SMITH 8

U’s man of the match. U’s stand-in skipper won every challenge, headed every ball and led his team well

RYAN CLAMPIN 8

Was in fine form at left-back with an excellent display including an outrageous mid-air flick in the second half

NOAH CHILVERS 7

Was unlucky not to score in the second half and performed well in right midfield

TOM LAPSLIE 7

U’s skipper performed well on his return to the side. Was typically industrious. Booked

BRENDAN WIREDU 8

Got better and better as the game went on and was a big influence in the second half

KWAME POKU 6

Showed some of his skill and trickery before being replaced by Bohui

FRANK NOUBLE 6

Led the line well for Colchester and gave Tranmere’s centre-backs plenty to think about

MICHAEL FOLIVI 6

Was unlucky to see a close-range effort saved by keeper Murphy in the second half

SUBSTITUTES

JOSH BOHUI (sub Poku, 79)

TOM STAGG (sub Nouble, 83)

HARVEY SAYER (sub Chilvers, 90)

Subs (not used): Tchamadeu, Cornish, Cracknell, Coulter.