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Leigh Curtis

Notts County player ratings vs King's Lynn as Nottingham Forest loanee shines

Notts County produced an emphatic response to their hammering at Torquay United as they secured a 4-1 win against King's Lynn.

The relegation-threatened visitors took a shock lead in the first half when Gold Omotayo prodded in from close range after they carved open the Magpies' defence.

But head coach Ian Burchnall's side were level when Kyle Wootton tapped in after sensational work from Ruben Rodrigues.

The returning Callum Roberts then put Notts ahead before the break with an excellent finish as he blasted the ball past Paul Jones from 12 yards.

But the best goal of the game arrived in the second half when Aaron Nemane raced down the left, cut inside onto his right foot and curled a terrific effort into the bottom corner.

Substitute Eli Sam then wrapped the game up in the final 10 minutes when he lashed in after Roberts had seen a shot blocked inside the area.

Here's how the players rated at Meadow Lane.

Viteslav Jaros: Could do very little about the opener from King's Lynn which was the result of some quick approach play, but was never tested after that. 6

Jayden Richardson: Got into some really good positions, but not for the first time this season, his final ball just lacked quality. Infuriating as he does the hard part so well. 6

Connell Rawlinson: Came into this game with a bandage around his head but that didn't stop him from relishing the physical battle against an imposing centre forward. 7

Sam Graham: His first start since arriving from Sheffield United on loan for a third time and had a comfortable afternoon at centre-back despite Notts' sticky opening. 7

Adam Chicksen: Fizzed a terrific ball into the box early on which was begging to be tapped in but nobody could capitalise. Played nice and high when Notts were in attack. 6

Matt Palmer: Few passes went astray which was not like him, but that was balanced out with some flashes of excellence from the former Swindon midfielder. 6

Harry Arter: Positional sense was excellent and was Notts' best player in the first half. Controlled in possession and caught the eye with some excellent passing which showed a good range. 8

Cal Roberts: Marked his return to the side with a trademark special. No backlift, quick feet and a thunderous shot. The goal meant a lot to him given the noise surrounding his absence in recent weeks. 7

Ruben Rodrigues: Showed brilliant awareness inside the box to set Wootton up for the equaliser. Is in great form at the moment and long may it continue. 7

Aaron Nemane: There were one or two moments when he showed what he was all about and had a shot blocked in the first half. Scored a terrific goal in the second. 7

Kyle Wootton: Grabbed his 20th goal of the season in all competitions and it was the easiest he will score this term. Couldn't miss after great work from Rodrigues. 6

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