THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's victory over Morecambe in Sky Bet League One.
SIMON EASTWOOD
Dealt well with set-pieces and crosses, distribution has definitely improved - 7
SAM LONG
Had to be alert to deal with the lively McDonald, but won the battle in the end - 7
ELLIOTT MOORE
Another very solid display. Several blocks and clearing headers - 8
JORDAN THORNILEY
Quietly got the job done. Could have looked forward more in possession - 7
STEVE SEDDON
His best attacking display in a yellow shirt. Extra half-mark for the backheel - 8.5
JAMES HENRY
One of those days where it did not fall for him, summed up by the penalty - 6
ALEX GORRIN
Gave United good balance, but occasionally lacked quality in final third - 7
Karl Robinson: We weren't at our best
HERBIE KANE
Quieter than usual, which perhaps explains why the U’s toiled at times - 6
MARK SYKES
Less influential this week, but another important goal - 6.5
MATTY TAYLOR
Lovely goal and two assists capped a fine display. MAN OF THE MATCH - 9
WATCH: Highlights of yesterday's game
NATHAN HOLLAND
Had the beating of Cooney until he went off injured - 8
SUBSTITUTES
Gavin Whyte (for Holland, 69)
Stretched the Morecambe defence - 6
Marcus McGuane (for Gorrin, 69)
Classy cameo, will only get sharper - 7
Dan Agyei (for Taylor, 90)
Unused: Plumley, Forde, Williams, Bodin.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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