Alex Gilbey scored four times as a young Colchester United side thrashed Ridgeons League side Whitton United 6-2 in a pre-season friendly tonight.
Craig Arnott and Drey Wright were also on target for the U's, who had trailed at half-time in the game.
See Thursday's Gazette for the latest on Andrew Bond's injury and all of the latest Colchester United news.
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