THE OXFORD Mail player ratings as Oxford United beat Burton Albion on penalties in the Carabao Cup first round.
SIMON EASTWOOD
A couple of nervous moments early on, but stepped up in the shoot-out – 6
ANTHONY FORDE
Provided a good outlet when United were under the cosh in the first half – 6.5
LUKE MCNALLY
Shaky first 45 minutes, but deserves enormous credit for his display after the break – 6.5
JORDAN THORNILEY
Led an inexperienced back line brilliantly, composed on the ball. MAN OF THE MATCH – 7.5
LEON CHAMBERS-PARILLON
Solid all-round performance considering he is not a natural left back – 7
MARK SYKES
Got into some good positions and a fantastic cross for Holland’s goal – 7
ALEX GORRIN
Still getting back to full fitness, but showed some of the Gorrin of old – 6
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MARCUS MCGUANE
A useful 75 minutes where he threatened to make things happen – 6
BILLY BODIN
A couple of moments of class, particularly after the break. BOOKED – 6.5
SAM WINNALL
Two half-chances, but was quite isolated – 5.5
DAN AGYEI
Often starved of service so found it difficult to get into the game – 6
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SUBSTITUTES
Nathan Holland (for Winnall, 70)
Great to see him get on the scoresheet on his return – 6
Josh Johnson (for McGuane, 76)
John Mousinho (for Chambers-Parillon, 87)
Unused: Stevens, Watt, Goodrham, Cooper.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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