John Ward will be demanding more of the same from his Colchester United team on their extended stay in the West Country.

The U’s have impressed against Walsall and Peterborough in the last week and the manager is now asking them to repeat their energetic, attacking performances at Plymouth tomorrow and Bristol Rovers on Tuesday.

Ward said: “If we are going to be serious contenders for the top six, it is very important that we continue in the same vein as in the last two games.

“We need to be on the front foot and attacking teams."

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