The Oxford Mail player ratings from Oxford United's 4-0 win at Southend United.

SIMON EASTWOOD

Rarely troubled but was alert to make a great late save from Hutchinson 7.5

CHRIS CADDEN

Regularly got forward and produced some crucial interceptions 7.5

ROB DICKIE

Improved as the game wore on and brought the ball out from the back well 7

JOHN MOUSINHO

A solid display, gave the Southend strikers very little joy 7

JOSH RUFFELS

Did all the basics right and often available as an outlet on the left 7

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ALEX GORRIN

His yellow card was the only sour note of another assured performance 7.5

JAMES HENRY

A goal and an assist but also some important defensive contributions 8

ANTHONY FORDE

A natural fit in the middle, his versatility is becoming very useful 7.5

Read also: Southend United 0, Oxford United 4 (Taylor 1 & 85, Henry 33, Agyei 86)

MARK SYKES

Struggled to make an impact in the first half but better after the break 6.5

MATTY TAYLOR

Two quality finishes, but his link-up play was class too. MAN OF THE MATCH 8

TARIQE FOSU

Always looking to attack Southend, he kept the hosts busy 7

Substitutes

Rob Hall (Forde 72)

A few bright moments down the right 6.5

Elliott Moore (Gorrin 82)

Dan Agyei (Fosu 85)

Unused subs:

Stevens, Long, Jones.