THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United recorded back-to-back 4-0 wins with three points at Burton Albion.
JAMIE CUMMING
Barely had a save to make all afternoon as the hosts failed to threaten in the final third – 6.5
SAM LONG
Switched on at the back and provides a reliable presence in the new way the team is set up now – 7
ELLIOTT MOORE
So assured when bringing the ball out from the back. Going off late on was hopefully a precaution – 7.5
CIARON BROWN
Solid day at the office alongside Moore at the heart of the United defence. Rarely troubled – 7
GREG LEIGH
More restricted role in terms of going forward, but he did the basics well at the back for the U’s – 7
TYLER GOODRHAM
Twice denied well early in the second half. Produced a lovely pass with outside of his boot, to release Josh Murphy in the lead-up to the second goal – 7.5
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Ankle knock forced him off 11 minutes before the break. Many fingers across Oxfordshire will be crossed for his fitness – 6
RUBEN RODRIGUES
Still not quite having the impact on games that he was earlier on in the season – 6.5
OWEN DALE
Has very quickly become a favourite of the U’s faithful, for both his passion and regular performances – 7
MARK HARRIS
Composed finish put United in front, before a proper striker’s goal with a somewhat scrappy second. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8
JOSH MURPHY
Sensational solo goal on the counter-attack killed the game completely. Loving his football at the moment, and it’s paying off handsomely for the team – 8
SUBSTITUTES
Josh McEachran (for Brannagan, 34)
Calming presence at the base of the midfield when he came on – 7
James Henry (for Goodrham, 66)
Classy finish from the edge of the box, from a classy player – 7.5
Billy Bodin (for Rodrigues, 66)
Excellent pass to slide the ball through well for Henry – 7
Marcus Browne (for Harris, 66)
Form of Dale and Murphy is keeping him on the bench for now, but some player to bring on – 7
Fin Stevens (for Murphy, 80)
Unused: Eastwood, Thorniley.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.