Colchester United head coach John McGreal has praised the club's fans for their “unbelievable support” at Cambridge United.

A bumper away following of more than 1,400 U’s fans were in great force at the Abbey Stadium, particularly after Sammie Szmodics’ late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw in the final few minutes of the League Two clash.

McGreal said: “It was unbelievable support, nearly 1,500 fans.

“Even when the players are doing the warm up and I’m in the changing room, I can hear them and it’s fantastic support.

“They kept with us right from the first minute until the end and hopefully they were pleased to go away with not only the point but also a good performance by a young team.

“Both they and we believe we’ve got an opportunity.”