Player ratings

STEVENS: The on-loan keeper was back in the side. Smart save to deny Jack Payne in the 90th minute ..................... 6.5

SMITH: Back to his best after the whole defence had an off day at Oxford. Threw himself in the way to deny Aneke from close range ...................... 7.5

JONES: Showed his versatility in the middle of the back three. Not an easy task against Jayden Stockley but coped well ....................... 7.5

HALL: Impressive return to the side with a sound performance. Nicked the ball away from Jesurun Rak-sakyi when Charlton threatened ............ 7

WORRALL: Looked lively at right-wing back. Defended well against Blackett-taylor down the Vale right. Superb crossfield pass to set up goal ...... 7

CONLON: Impressive start, winning the ball and picking out team mates as Vale got at Charlton .......................... 7.5 GARRITY: First start after injury and did well. Carried on after coming through a heavy challenge in second half ...... 7 BENNING: Attacking threat, linked well with midfield and forwards. Sent an effort just wide from a tight angle ........ 7 BUTTERWORTH: Always looking to get ball on the half turn and drive at defence. Terrific goal, taking on three defenders before driving home ....... 8

WILSON: Welcome return to side ahead of schedule from ankle injury. Went close. Subbed after 53 minutes having done a job for the team .. 7

MASSEY: Responded to last week’s performance at Oxford with a much better effort in the front three ..................... 7