The Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's goalless draw with Shrewsbury Town:

JORDAN ARCHER

Fairly gentle reintroduction into competitive football, but had a trouble-free debut    7

CHRIS CADDEN

Typically energetic, but aside from one late burst did not have his usual impact going forward    7

ROB DICKIE

Excellent defensively and brought the ball forward well. BOOKED. MAN OF THE MATCH    7.5

JOHN MOUSINHO

Strong at the back, but was a little mixed after moving into midfield    7

Also read: MATCH REPORT - Oxford Utd 0, Shrewsbury Town 0

JOSH RUFFELS

Solid all-round game and came as close as anyone to scoring    7.5

JAMES HENRY

Didn’t look especially comfortable in a deep role, but his injury is a huge blow    6

ANTHONY FORDE 

United will miss him. Looked in real pain when he was forced off    6

Also read: Anthony Forde rushed to hospital as James Henry also joins Oxford United injury list

MARK SYKES

Showed some urgency late on, but did not trouble Shrewsbury     5.5

ROB HALL 

Never really threatened. Struggled to find space from which to attack    5

MATTY TAYLOR

Had very little to work with. Almost forced something with a second-half scramble    6

TARIQE FOSU

Unable to escape Town’s tight marking, as quiet as he’s been all season    5

Substitutes

Elliott Moore (Forde 45)

Slotted in well and was assured on the ball    7

Jamie Mackie (Hall 62)

Added energy, but could not forge a chance    6

Sam Long (Henry 72)

Unused subs: Stevens, Jones, Goodrham, Agyei.