Smith - 7 - safe, secure, one good save when needed. Will keep Vickers on his toes.
Wilson -7 -once I'd sussed he wasn't playing right back, solid, good intercerptions.
Shackell- 8- welcome, easy goal (I have issues with Vale Park, settled tonight), organised the defence, immense signing.
Wharton -7 - had his moments but played really well off Shackell, who he will learn hugely from.
Anderson-7-Still can go scortching off into cul-de-sacs but as wing back did all that entailed effectively. Been doing weights in the gym?
Toffolo-6-lowest mark seems a bit cruel, but solid without being spectacular
Pett-9- Alex who? Michael who?? Stunning, ran the game, this is the player we expected when Danny signed him.
Chapman-7- as it was his debut - steady, one loose pass nearly costly but for the most part kept it simple and effective, belied his age
McCartan-8-class, a real asset, clever and skillful
Rhead-6.5 - got little change from the ref, some good touches and (for him) one hell of a sprint, he's gaining pace as he gets older. But got too involved in the peripheral spats and was taken off for his own good. Big up for clearly letting Green take the penalty.
Green-8- ran the channels, worked hard, earned and converted his penalty, looks happy in the new fluid and creative environment.
Akinde-8-what's been the problem? Strong and sharp, won and took his chance, we have striker.
Andrade-6- never quite happened for him tonight but busy and committed so he will have his day.
O'Connor -8- class - we actually took one out the back when he came on, but he filled that gap, passed well and eyes lit up when the defence stood off him for a cracking finish.
We looked great and the team spirit is something to behold.