Oxford Mail player ratings as Oxford United win at Derby County

JAMES BEADLE

Made a couple of good stops and helped his defence by claiming a series of crosses that came into the U’s box. BOOKED – 7.5

SAM LONG

Strong display both defensively and offensively. Has recovered well after shaky opening day at Cambridge United. BOOKED – 7.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

Rock solid at the back to deal with the Rams’ many balls swung into the penalty area – 8

STEPHAN NEGRU

His toughest test so far, but he passed with flying colours. If his form continues, then Liam Manning has a tough headache when Jordan Thorniley returns – 8

CIARON BROWN

A return to the form of last season with another impressive showing at the back – 7.5

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MARCUS MCGUANE

One of his better performances in a long time. Moved upfield with the ball superbly and was progressive with his passing. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Intercepted a stray pass to then lay on the opening goal, and was quietly effective in the middle of the park – 7.5

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MARCUS BROWNE

Had an early effort pushed behind for a corner and for the most part, he had the better of his marker – 8

BILLY BODIN

Involved in most of the good things from United and thrived in a central area – 8

TYLER GOODRHAM

One strong run took him from inside his own half to the Rams penalty box. Another impressive showing – 7.5

MARK HARRIS

Two goals and two different ones at that, showing his range in finishing. A great couple of games for the summer signing – 8

SUBSTITUTES

Ruben Rodrigues (for Goodrham, 57)

Made a difference when he came on with his directness and urgency to get forward as soon as he could – 7.5

Fin Stevens (for Bodin, 75)

Josh McEachran (for Browne, 87)

Gatlin O’Donkor (for Harris, 87)

Unused: Eastwood, Smyth, Mills.

Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.