THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United beat Burton Albion 3-0 to claim their first league win under Des Buckingham.
JAMES BEADLE
Barely had much to do in terms of saves to make, but claimed crosses well when required – 7
FIN STEVENS
Arguably one of his best displays for the club so far, with some excellent crosses for his teammates – 8
ELLIOTT MOORE
Comfortable afternoon at the back and made a couple of key interceptions – 7.5
CIARON BROWN
Made a fantastic block to get in the way of a stinging Rekeem Harper shot – 7.5
JOE BENNETT
Solid display on his first league start for the club, and got forward well from left back – 7.5
RUBEN RODRIGUES
Brilliant all-action performance and an excellent brace. Ran the show from the first minute. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8.5
MARCUS MCGUANE
First league goal for the club proved to be a stunner. Progressive in possession when he had the ball – 8
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Smashed the post with a cracking strike and sprayed crossfield passes throughout the game – 8
STAN MILLS
Great variation in play, whether passing inside to runners or breezing past his marker with the ball – 8
MARK HARRIS
Got into some good areas but wasn’t able to convert any of the chances that fell his way – 7
JOSH MURPHY
A threat throughout the first half with his electric pace, before marginally fading after half-time – 8
SUBSTITUTES
Tyler Goodrham (for Murphy, 77)
James Henry (for Mills, 84)
Oisin Smyth (for Rodrigues, 90+2)
Gatlin O’Donkor (for Harris, 90+2)
Unused: Eastwood, Thorniley, McEachran.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.