Colchester United player ratings after Tranmere Rovers draw

Alistair Smith's equaliser cancelled out Kieron Morris's opener for the hosts at Prenton Park, as the spoils were shared at Prenton Park.

The draw left Colchester in the League Two relegation zone, after relegation rivals Sutton United and Forest Green Rovers both won.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following the draw.

OWEN GOODMAN 7

U’s goalkeeper made good saves from Morris in either half and was a competent performer

JAY MINGI 7

Produced another composed performance in central defence. Booked.

CONNOR HALL 7

Colchester captain cleared Morris’s effort off the line; spearheaded the U’s defence. Booked.

ELLIS IANDOLO 8

U’s man of the match. Was denied by McGee and was composed in more central role on his return to the side

ARTHUR READ 7

Was his typically busy self in midfield and had a second-half effort kicked away by keeper McGee

ALISTAIR SMITH 8

Took his goal extremely well and made some important challenges and interceptions

JAYDEN FEVRIER 6

Had his work cut out at left wing-back dealing with Tranmere in first half in demanding role. Booked

HARRY ANDERSON 6

Worked hard for his side and had more joy after the break after a largely frustrating first half

CAMERON MCGEEHAN 7

Was twice foiled by McGee on his 200th league appearance. More advanced in the second half. Booked

TOM HOPPER 6

Was effective in the air and covered plenty of ground on his return to the U’s starting line-up

BRADLEY IHIONVIEN 6

Provided assist for Smith’s goal and had a decent chance to score before being replaced at half-time

SUBSTITUTES

NOAH CHILVERS (for Ihionvien, 46) 7

U’s academy product made a positive impact after coming on at half-time in a left-sided role

TOM DALLISON (for Fevrier, 59) 7

Was a solid performer at the heart of the Colchester defence and made some timely interventions

CONOR WILKINSON (for McGeehan, 83)

JOHN AKINDE (for Hopper, 84)

FIACRE KELLEHER (for Mingi, 88)

Subs (not used): Jay, Hornby.