How we rated the Irons v Cheltenham
Byram: Growing up fast – defended well and always looking to get forward and make things happen 7
Collins: A rock at the back missing nothing. Named official mom and a top performance from the Birthday Boy – 34 years young 7
Ogbonna: More than adequate after a couple of worrying games – this will have done his confidence good 6
Masuaku: Often find myself with heart in mouth and lucky not to have had a spot kick awarded against him – very unpredictable individual 5
Noble: Great pass for the goal and won some free kicks. No complaints about the skipper tonight 6
Fernandes: Solid and effective without ever playing a killer ball – competent sums him up 6
Rice: Colossal performance in first half and although not quite at same level second this boy is truly something else and surely set up as a first team regular when available 8
Obiang: Adequate game – did nothing wrong at all – and looks to be well on the way back after that bad injury 6
Ayew: Started slowly but raised his game after the goal although still needs to show more composure and vision on the ball. 6
Sakho: Took his goal well and set up the second. Worked really hard throughout until subbed. A fit Sakho will make a terrific difference to ths side 7
Subs:
Hernandez: Took over from Sakho after 63 mins and showed us all we are becoming used to – pace vision and skill 7
Kouyate: Great to see him back, came through with no problems and always looking for the ball 6
Quina: Late arrival No rating