Matt Bloomfield was proud of his Colchester players after they battled back to secure a 1-1 draw against promotion-chasing Salford in Sky Bet League Two.

The Ammies took a 49th-minute lead through Conor McAleny, who nodded in from close range from Ryan Watson’s assist after Theo Vassell’s header from a corner had struck the crossbar.

However, substitute Fiacre Kelleher rose to head home Luke Chambers’ cross in the 63rd minute to rescue a point for hosts Colchester.

Bloomfield said: “I was really proud of the way the boys played.

“I thought we were all right in the first half. Ther...