THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United’s 2-0 win over Shrewsbury Town.
JACK STEVENS
Did not have a save to make on his 50th league appearance – 6
SAM LONG
Typically committed defensive display to safeguard the clean sheet – 7
ELLIOTT MOORE
Sharper than most in the first half, snuffed out several attacks before they got going – 8
JORDAN THORNILEY
Seemed to win everything in the air. Back to his usual self after Saturday – 8
STEVE SEDDON
The lively Udoh kept him alert in the first half, but did okay – 6.5
HERBIE KANE
Less influential than recent weeks, but kept United ticking over – 6.5
ALEX GORRIN
Among the better players before the break, distribution occasionally let him down – 7
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Should have scored earlier, but deserved his goal for another high-energy performance – 7.5
MARK SYKES
Excellent after the break. Moments of class going forward, tracked back well and a goal. MAN OF THE MATCH - 8.5
MATTY TAYLOR
Unlucky not to score before half-time, held the ball up well again – 7
GAVIN WHYTE
Was not going his way early on, but deserves praise for sticking at it – 6.5
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SUBSTITUTES
James Henry (for Kane, 73)
Helped see the game out in midfield – 5.5
Nathan Holland (for Whyte, 73)
A couple of dangerous runs - 6
Dan Agyei (for Taylor, 88)
Unused: Eastwood, McNally, Forde, Bodin.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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