COLCHESTER United drew 0-0 with Bradford City, on the opening day of the new League Two season.

The U's produced a solid all-round performance at Valley Parade and limited the hosts to few opportunities.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, after Colchester secured a deserved point on the first day of the league campaign.

DEAN GERKEN 8

U’s keeper made good saves to deny Novak, Guthrie and Pritchard

MILES WELCH-HAYES 8

U's man of the match. Impressed on his first-ever U’s league start and enjoyed a good battle with Connor Wood. Booked

TOM EASTMAN 8

Made a vital goal-line clearance in the first half; dad his work cut out dealing with Guthrie and Novak. Booked

TOMMY SMITH 8

Was unruffled throughout and enjoyed his tussle with Guthrie on his 400th career appearance. Booked

COHEN BRAMALL 7

U’s left-back enjoyed a good battle with Mottley-Henry; showed glimpses of his electric pace

HARRY PELL 8

U’s captain led by example with his all-round display. Was typically committed

BEN STEVENSON 7

Rarely gave the ball away and helped to often break up Bradford’s attacking play

NOAH CHILVERS 7

Grew into the contest on his first U’s league start and did not look out of place

LUKE GAMBIN 7

Was a busy player throughout and caused Bradford problems; was denied by O’Donnell in the second half and also had an effort ruled out for offside

KWAME POKU 7

Showed off his skills in a right-sided role. Was denied by Bradford keeper O’Donnell just before half-time

JEVANI BROWN 8

Produced some effective hold-up play throughout and gave O’Connor plenty of problems

SUBSTITUTES

COURTNEY SENIOR (for Gambin, 67)

PARIS COWAN-HALL (for Poku, 84)

MARLEY MARSHALL (for Chilvers, 90)

U’s subs (not used): Sowunmi, Scarlett, Tovide, George.