Colchester United's players reported for the first day of pre-season as their preparations for the new League Two season got underway.

Daily Gazette photographer Steve Argent was in attendance as new signings Denny Johnstone, Courtney Senior and Luke Prosser and the rest of the U's squad took part in testing and fitness drills under the watchful eye of new first-team coach John McGreal.

Colchester will continue their build-up to the new season with testing today at their Florence Park training ground and at their Warrior's Rest indoor facility.

The U's play their first pre-season friendly of the summer on Saturday week when they take on Ryman League outfit Maldon and Tiptree.