Colchester United manager John Ward has been encouraged by the progress made by Medy Elito during his loan spell at Dagenham and Redbridge.

The young winger has made a positive impression during his loan spell with the Daggers.

Ward said: “Dagenham and Redbridge have been very pleased with Medy.

“If he’s playing regularly for them in our division, then why can’t he come back here and challenge.

“When he comes back, we’ll have a lad back who’s been playing at our level.

“He was kicking his heels a bit here before he went out on loan and he’s one that needs that confidence."

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