THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United started life in Sky Bet Championship with a dominant 2-0 victory at home against Norwich City.

JAMIE CUMMING

Pretty much untroubled in goal, but was there when required and claimed a couple of dangerous crosses – 7.5

SAM LONG

Recovered from a questionable headed back pass in the first half, and was exceptional at both ends. His cross for Cameron Brannagan to double the lead was exquisite – 8.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

Rock solid at the back and made a seamless transition to the Championship up against a top striker in Josh Sargent – 8

CIARON BROWN

His long ball down the left channel ultimately led to the opening goal, and alongside Moore, he handled the occasion brilliantly – 8

JOE BENNETT

Heroic block late on to get in the way of a shot, and particularly in the first half, his pressing was superb – 8

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RUBEN RODRIGUES

The most advanced of the midfield three, and ran himself into the ground with his pressure on the Canaries players. BOOKED – 7.5

WILL VAULKS

Had a couple of efforts from distance, and was on corner duties too. Visible just how much of a leader and talker he is on the pitch. Looks to be a huge signing – 8

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

The addition of Vaulks in the deeper role allows Brannagan that extra creative freedom to go box-to-box, and it was the ultimate display. Sensational goal capped it off. MAN OF THE MATCH – 9

TYLER GOODRHAM

Buzzed around on the right-hand side, and was a threat to the Canaries, particularly in the first half – 7.5

MARK HARRIS

Once again led the line, and the press, magnificently. His goal will be one remembered for years to come as the first back in the second tier – 8.5

PRZEMYSLAW PLACHETA

A really promising competitive debut, full of exhilarating pace and trickery. Will definitely get fans out of their seats this season – 8

SUBSTITUTES

Idris El Mizouni (for Placheta, 73)

Showed some nice touches and almost grabbed a late goal when he slid in at the back post – 6.5

Greg Leigh (for Rodrigues, 86)

Gatlin O’Donkor (for Harris, 90+3)

Unused: Ingram, Thorniley, Kioso, McEachran, Sibley, Ebiowei.

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