THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United drew 1-1 away at fellow Sky Bet League One promotion hopefuls Blackpool.

JAMIE CUMMING

Made one brilliant save to deny a Matt Pennington header on what was a solid display – 7.5

SAM LONG

Nodded the ball back into the danger area for the equaliser on welcome return to the side. BOOKED – 7

ELLIOTT MOORE

Won everything aerially and a strong presence at the heart of the back four. MAN OF THE MATCH – 7.5

CIARON BROWN

Seemed to relish the battle against his international teammate Shayne Lavery – 7.5

GREG LEIGH

Strong all-round game, providing solidity at the back and an option further forward – 7

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MARCUS MCGUANE

Couldn’t sort his feet out when he went through on goal as chance went astray – 6.5

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Had a couple of efforts from distance and was the pantomime villain for the home supporters – 7

TYLER BUREY

Came off at half-time after what was a relatively quiet showing in the opening 45 minutes – 6

RUBEN RODRIGUES

One through ball for Tyler Goodrham almost led to a promising moment – 6.5

TYLER GOODRHAM

Heavy touch denied him the opportunity to go one on one with Dan Grimshaw – 6.5

MARK HARRIS

Smartly taken goal made it seven in nine games for the Welsh striker – 7.5

SUBSTITUTES

Josh Murphy (for Burey, 46)

Wicked cross for Billy Bodin was headed against the post – 7

Will Goodwin (for Goodrham, 61)

Promising signs on his debut for the club – 6.5

Jay Matete (for Rodrigues, 78)

Billy Bodin (for Harris, 83)

Unused: Eastwood, Thorniley, Henry.

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