Player verdicts

CHRISTY PYM

Game-saving, one-on-one save at the death from a goalkeeper who handled some difficult conditions most impressively .......................... 7

NIALL MASON

Apart from an error which almost led to Rovers grabbing a late winner, he was excellent on the right of a back three. Hit some good long balls . 7

RHYS BENNETT

A terrific return to action for the underemployed centre-back. A decisive display in the air and a couple of strong blocks . .................... 8

FRANKIE KENT

Another mature, confident performance from the young central defender. Good on the ball as usual, but also defended strongly. One excellent sliding block in the second-half ........................ 8

JOE WARD

Stepped up on his previous wing-back performance considerably. Created a couple of scoring chances and his pace is an asset when defending . ........................................................ 7

DAN BUTLER

The left wing-back is enjoying a decent run of form. His defensive work was very sharp in this game. His attacking work was average ............ 7

ALEX WOODYARD

Last season’s captain might be keeping a place warm for a new midfield signing, but he’s giving good service. Great workrate .......................... 7

LOUIS REED

He’s looking like a very talented, complete allround midfielder. Some cute passing coupled with solid defending. Impressive ..................... 8

MARCUS MADDISON

The mercurial one looked in the mood in the opening half when he kept finding excellent positions from which to drive Posh forward.

Less involved after the break ........................... 6

IVAN TONEY

His consistent excellence continued. He was a real handful for a three-man defence throughout. Good in the air and delivered a couple of fine crosses which went begging ..... 7

MO EISA

A marginal offside call and an outstanding save kept the free-scoring forward off the scoresheet. He’s under threat for his place from a 17 year-old now . ............................................. 5

Subs used

RICKY-JADE JONES (for Eisa, 68 mins) A superb cameo. The teenager immediately put defenders on the back foot thanks to his blistering pace and skill. He looks a seriously good prospect .. ................................................ 7

SERHAT TASDEMIR (for Maddison, 90+ 3 mins) Sent on at the death to slow the game down . ... 6