Posh player ratings

BEN ALNWICK Leaves his line a lot, doesn’t always get there..... 6 MICHAEL SMITH A strangely laboured, lethargic display...............5 KGOSI NTLHE Always willing to join the attack, defends okay ... 6 SHAUN BRISLEY Manager hopes goal will give him confidence ..... 7 RICARDO SANTOS Injured making a brilliant goal-saving tackle ...... 7 JACK PAYNE Playing to a consistently high level ...................... 7 JERMAINE ANDERSON Looked strong and athletic. Encouraging ........... 7 NATHANIEL MENDEZ-LAING A frustrating night of inaccurate crossing and shooting ..............................................................5 JON TAYLOR Knee injury is hampering his effectiveness ........ 6 KYLE VASSELL Worked hard, but ball wouldn’t fall for him..........5 CONOR WASHINGTON Playing well, but needs a goal ............................. 6 Subs used: Christian Burgess (for Santos, 63 mins), Tyrome Barnett (for Taylor, 71 mins), Kane Ferdinand (for Brisley, 75 mins) BEN ALNWICK Two excellent first-half saves .............................. 7 MICHAEL SMITH Looks a solid all-round full-back .......................... 7 KGOSI NTLHE Still takes too many chances defensively, but powerful when going forward ........................... 6

MICHAEL BOSTWICK

Caught flat-footed for both MK goals ..................5 SHAUN BRISLEY Battled gamely on his return to the side ............. 6 JACK PAYNE Outstanding display in front of the back four ..... 8 JERMAINE ANDERSON He’s growing into his role.Will get better ............ 6 NATHANIEL MENDEZ-LAING A constant menace with his speed and skill ........ 7 JON TAYLOR Busy and dynamic. Key role in second goal.......... 7 CONOR WASHINGTON A superb display of unselfish forward play......... 8 KENNY MCEVOY Quiet, but scored crucial opening goal............... 6 Subs used: Kane Ferdinand (for McEvoy, 46 mins), Kyle Vassell (for Anderson, 77 mins), Tyrone Barnett (for Taylor, 85 mins).