COLCHESTER United claimed an impressive 1-0 win at Leyton Orient, on Saturday afternoon.

Freddie Sears scored their winner in the fourth minute, as the U's made it eight points from a possible 12 under interim boss Wayne Brown.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following Colchester's triumph at Brisbane Road.

SAM HORNBY 8

U's on-loan goalkeeper made vital saves to twice deny Drinan and looked solid throughout

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 8

Was full of energy at right-back and contributed in both defence and attack

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TOMMY SMITH 8

U’s skipper showed his professionalism after coming into the side at the last minute

TOM EASTMAN 8

Dealt well with Smith’s threat throughout and was strong in the air

MYLES KENLOCK 8

On-loan Ipswich left-back continued his fine form and played his part in Sears’ winner

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COLE SKUSE 7

Was a strong performer in midfield before being forced off with a head injury before half-time

BRENDAN WIREDU 8

Another combative all-action performance by the tenacious midfielder

LUKE HANNANT 7

Was desperately unlucky not to connect with Sears’ low cross

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CORIE ANDREWS 8

Provided the key assist for Sears’ goal and enjoyed a good tussle with Mitchell

TYREIK WRIGHT 7

On-loan Aston Villa attacker enjoyed some positive attacking runs on his U’s debut before being replaced

FREDDIE SEARS 8

U’s man of the match. Took his goal very well and worried the O’s defence throughout. Booked

SUBSTITUTES

GENE KENNEDY (for Skuse, 44) 7

U’s teenager showed plenty of maturity in midfield after coming on. Booked

MILES WELCH-HAYES (for Wright, 63) 7

Slotted in well at right-back to help Colchester keep a clean sheet. Booked

OWURA EDWARDS (for Andrews, 80)

Substitutes (not used): Coxe, Lowe, Collins.