Blackpool player ratings vs Southport as Lubala and Carey standout in solid opener

Blackpool got their pre-season campaign underway with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Southport at Haig Avenue.

The Seasiders were comfortable in the game where they played two different XI's in either half on their first outing under Michael Appleton. CJ Hamilton opened the scoring after a driving run into the area from Sonny Carey saw the ball fall to the winger inside the 18-yard-box, he duly dispatched into the right bottom corner.

As they continued to control the proceedings, their presence on the edge of the area told, this time Beryly Lubala slotted home after a generally impressive first half performance for the forward making his first appearance for Blackpool since his return from a loan at Northampton Town.

Here are our player ratings from the first pre-season friendly of the season.

6 - GK: Chris Maxwell - Not much to do for Maxwell.

8 - RB: Rob Apter - Looked lively out wide playing out of position and opened up space on the attack.

6 - CB: Ollie Casey - Steady performance from a player who will be wanting to take his chance in pre-season

6 - CB: Richard Keogh - Settled after a nervy opening, Keogh worked well to progress the ball forward.

6 - LB: Luke Garbutt - Got forward well in another steady performance.

7 - CM: Callum Connolly - Steady performance in the holding role from Connolly who looks well suited to that position.

7 - CM: Keshi Anderson - Quiet opening but began to get on the ball and make things happen.

8 - CAM: Sonny Carey - An impressive performance from the midfielder who dictated possession in dangerous areas.

7 - LW: CJ Hamilton - His pace caused problems as either out wide.

8 - ST: Beryly Lubala - Another standout in the first half, Lubala linked up well with Jerry Yates continuing to get