Colchester United cruised to a 3-0 win over Cheltenham Town on Saturday afternoon.

Goals from Kane Vincent-Young, Frank Nouble and Abo Eisa gave the U's all three points at the JobServe Community Stadium and made it back-to-back wins in League Two.

The result sees Colchester move up fourth in the table and John McGreal’s men travel to play Macclesfield Town, next weekend.

Here, Colchester United reporter Jonathan Waldron rates the players following the comprehensive 3-0 home win:

RENE GILMARTIN 7

Had little to do throughout but contributed to his side’s second successive clean sheet.

RYAN JACKSON 8

Was typically consistent in his 300th league appearance; gave the visitors little joy down their left.

FRANKIE KENT 8

Hardly put a foot wrong throughout the 90 minutes; unruffled and assured.

LUKE PROSSER 8

Was calm and assured at the back and made some good blocks in his own area at times.

KANE VINCENT-YOUNG 9

U’s man of the match. Scored a fantastic individual goal and was outstanding throughout.

HARRY PELL 6

Was forced off after just 12 minutes with a hamstring injury against his former club.

BEN STEVENSON 8

Pulled the strings in central midfield and played the game at his own pace.

ABO EISA 9

Scored the U’s third goal to cap a hugely impressive home debut for the U’s.

SAMMIE SZMODICS 8

U’s leading scorer provided the assist for Nouble’s goal and looked lively throughout.

COURTNEY SENIOR 8

Set up Eisa’s goal on a plate with a magnificent solo run and always looked bright and inventive.

FRANK NOUBLE 9

Led the line for the U’s superbly and scored a goal of high quality.

SUBSTITUTES

TOM LAPSLIE (for Pell, 13) 7

Was a competent performer after coming on before limping off with a foot injury late on.

BRENNAN DICKENSON (for Eisa, 66) 7

Was full of running and positivity in the final quarter of the game after coming off the bench.

MIKAEL MANDRON (for Lapslie, 84)

SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): Eastman, Roberts, Norris, Barnes.