Michael O’Donoghue has already made one milestone appearance for Colchester United.

Now, after making his senior debut, the combative left-back is targeting another, as he sets his sights on a maiden home appearance in tomorrow’s League One clash with Coventry.

The 18-year-old was a surprise inclusion in the U’s starting line-up for Friday’s 3-2 defeat at Barnsley.

He enjoyed a steady debut and would love another chance to impress, against the Sky Blues at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.

“My aim now is to keep my place in the team and ideally pin it down,” said the former Leyton Orient youngster, who joined Colchester at under-16 level.

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