Oxford Mail player ratings as Oxford United beat 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

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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

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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.