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"Tom [Flanagan] is really important to us," manager Danny Cowley told BBC Essex.

"He's the captain of the group with a lot of experience and knows how to influence those around him to make them better.

"Will is a boy we've been watching for a long time, and I remember seeing him play for Torquay, and thinking 'wow'."

Cowley said Goodwin had offers from some League One teams, but that "he's chosen to join what he thinks will be a top team in League Two."

The U's boss has now made five additions to his squad ahead of the new League Two campaign.

Continue Reading: Colchester sign Will Goodwin and agree new Tom Flanagan deal

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