COLCHESTER United were held to a 2-2 draw by Carlisle United, on Saturday afternoon. Here are the Gazette player ratings, after the U's shared the spoils at the JobServe Community Stadium.

SAM HORNBY 7

U’s goalkeeper made a fine save to deny Windsor but was left exposed for Carlisle equaliser

TOM EASTMAN 6

U's long-serving defender close to scoring in the first half before being taken off on the hour

LUKE CHAMBERS 7

Went close with a header early on and defended well throughout. Booked

TOMMY SMITH 7

U’s skipper capped a solid display with a well-taken equaliser

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 6

Looked more comfortable when the U’s reverted to four at the back

MYLES KENLOCK 7

Put in another impressive display at left-back and had a hand in Wright’s goal

COLE SKUSE 7

Was unlucky not to score when denied by Howard just before the break and made a positive impression on return

Gazette:

BRENDAN WIREDU 7

Was effective in the air throughout and grew into the game in midfield

ALAN JUDGE 7

Provided a threat once again with his pinpoint set pieces; went close with a free-kick

OWURA EDWARDS 8

U’s man of the match. Always looked lively and worried the Carlisle defence with his pace and skill

FREDDIE SEARS 7

Provided the assist for Smith’s equaliser, having missed a decent first-half chance

SUBSTITUTES

TYREIK WRIGHT 7 (sub Eastman, 61)

Came off the bench to put the U’s ahead and caught the eye as a substitute

EMYR HUWS (for Wiredu, 84)

Substitutes (not used): Welch-Hayes, Hannant, Kennedy, Andrews, George.