COLCHESTER United claimed their first win in eight matches with a superb 3-0 triumph at Salford City.

Goals from Luke Chambers, Myles Kenlock and Corie Andrews secured an excellent win for Wayne Brown, in his first game in interim charge.

The victory lifts Colchester to six points above the League Two relegation zone.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following an excellent win for the U's at Moor Lane.

SHAMAL GEORGE 8

U’s shot-stopper made a couple of excellent saves on his first appearance since November

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 8

Played his part in the U’s win after produced an energetic display on return to team

LUKE CHAMBERS 9

U’s man of the match. Outstanding defensive performance capped by a goal and assist

TOM DALLISON 8

Hugely impressive display by the Colchester centre-back; relished his battle with Smith

MYLES KENLOCK 8

Capped a fine U’s debut with a goal; left-back was a competent performer throughout

COLE SKUSE 8

Rattled a post with a sweet strike early on before being forced off with an eye problem

EMYR HUWS 8

Showed his class in midfield; completed his second 90 minutes in four days. Booked

BRENDAN WIREDU 8

A typically energtic performance by the Colchester midfielder

LUKE HANNANT 8

Produced a hard-working display providing defensive and attacking input for the team

ALAN JUDGE 8

Supplied the accurate assist for Chambers‘ opener and also had a hand in Kenlock’s strike

FREDDIE SEARS 9

U’s leading scorer provided the assist for Andrews’ strike and was outstanding throughout

SUBSTITUTES

NOAH CHILVERS (for Skuse, 25) 8

Made a big impact after coming off the bench and supplied some great ammunition for the U’s attack

CORIE ANDREWS (for Judge, 71) 8

Scored with a clinical finish before forced off soon after through injury

FRANK NOUBLE (for Andrews, 87)

Subs (not used): Smith, Coxe, Edwards, Gerken.