Player verdicts

CHRISTY PYM

A confidence boosting clean sheet for the under-pressure goalkeeper. One smart save from a first-half free kick . ................................. 7

NATHAN THOMPSON

Just occasionally caught in possession, but overall a steady game both in defence and when advancing from the right-back position ............ 7

FRANKIE KENT

An easy afternoon for the Posh centre-back who dealt with a couple of dangerous set-pieces very well. Battled hard to preserve the clean sheet. 8

MARK BEEVERS

Back to his commanding best, but he wasn’t up against a lot, certainly physically. Used the ball well, although rarely put under pressure ......... 7

DAN BUTLER

A defiant defensive effort from the left-back. Passed the ball safely and accurately and supported Burrows at every opportunity ......... 7

JOE WARD

Another to emerge from a quiet spell. Revelled in the wide open spaces out wide and had a hand in four of the first five goals ................................. 8

LOUIS REED

An excellent midfield display full of tenacity and aggressive pressing. Passed the ball well and helped Posh control midfield areas .................. 8

REECE BROWN

Found plenty of time and space in which to play and generally used it well . ................................. 7

SAMMIE SZMODICS

Outstanding from start to finish. Two quality finishes and a superb assist for Eisa’s goal. Prodigious workrate allied to great quality ...... 9

HARRISON BURROWS

A superb performance in a wide left role.

Accurate passes, good crosses and had a big hand in the second goal as his fierce shot was parried straight to Clarke-Harris .................... 8

JONSON CLARKE-HARRIS

Great predatory skills as he scored his three goals from a combined total of under 10 yards. Feed Clarke-Harris and he will score! .............. 8

Substitutes

NIALL MASON (for Thompson, 66 mins) A free -kick asist for Kanu’s goal .................................. 7

MO EISA (for Clarke-Harris, 66 mins) Took his goal brilliantly and that should do wonders for his confidence . ................................................. 8

IDRIS KANU (for Ward, 73mins) A tidy finish for his first Posh League goal .................................. 7

RICKY-JADE JONES (for Burrows, 744mins) Looked rapid and very strong against a tired defence. Impressive ........................................ 8

ETHAN HAMILTON (for Brown, 74 mins) Very good in his 20 minutes on the pitch. Almost scored with a long range effort ......................... 7