ALAN SWANN’s player ratings from Peterborough United’s 4-0 win over Southend

Ivan Toney is about to score for Posh against Southend. Photo: David Lowndes.

Posh were poor in the first-half, but once they hit the front early in the second-half they were unstoppable again as they scored four times for the third game in a row.

It was a good, rather than great display which is reflected in the Peterborough Telegraph player ratings.

Key: 10-Perfect, 9-Outstanding, 8-Very good, 7-Good, 6-Average, 5-Poor, 4-Stinker.

Christy Pym: A quiet night as expected for the Posh goalkeeper who looked calm and composed throughout 6

Rhys Bennett: A very professional display from the recalled centre-back. Took no chances with his defending 7

Mark Beevers: A stroll in the park for the experienced skipper against very limited and very young opponents 7

Niall Mason: Played okay defensively and delivered one delightful early pass which should have led to a goal for Toney 7

Joe Ward: A strong assist on the opening goal capped another solid night for the wing-back 7

Dan Butler: His corner-taking isn’t bad and one set-piece led to the final goal for Toney. Chugged up and down the wing all night as usual with varying degrees of success 7

Jack Taylor: A splendid finish from the edge of the area capped a decent second-half display after a weak first-half performance 7

Reece Brown: Struggled to pass with his usual accuracy, but started the move for the opening goal with a fine crossfield ball before his standard substitution 6

Sammie Szmodics: Took a knock early on which reduced his effectiveness considerably until he was taken off at 2-0 6

Ivan Toney: Reacted well to the disappointment of a costly caution to deliver two more expert finishes in a dominant second-half display 7

Siriki Dembele: A third goal in three matches for the attacking livewire and he had a hand in the second goal. He’s enjoying a consistent run of good form 7

Substitutes

George Boyd: (for Szmodics, 62 mins) Worked hard and was denied a first goal in this Posh spell by a fine save 7

Josh Knight: (for Brown, 62 mins). So strong, so athletic, so powerful 7

Mo Eisa: (for Toney, 75 mins). Did okay, but no chances to claim the confidence-boosting goal he needs 6

Frazer Blake-Tracy: (not used).

Ricky-Jade Jones: (not used).

Aaron Chapman: (not used).

Louis Reed: (not used).