THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's victory over Plymouth Argyle.

JACK STEVENS

Coped well with the high ball, cannot be faulted for Plymouth’s goal - 6

SAM LONG

Had his hands full with Mayor and Ennis, which stopped him getting forward too much - 7

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ELLIOTT MOORE

One crucial block in the first half, aerial threat led to Taylor’s second - 7.5

ROB ATKINSON

Should have scored inside two minutes, composed defensively - 7.5

JOSH RUFFELS

Did the basics well and got forward when he could - 7

ELLIOT LEE

Excellent delivery for the first goal, a little quiet in open play - 6.5

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CAMERON BRANNAGAN

You would never have known he was doubtful, passing was near-faultless - 7.5

MARK SYKES

Unlucky not to score, but some lovely touches and another assist - 8

DAN AGYEI

Showed he can be a threat on the wing, as well as through the middle - 7.5

MATTY TAYLOR

Two more important goals at a crucial time. MAN OF THE MATCH - 8

MIDE SHODIPO

More involved than in recent weeks, shame the goals have dried up - 6.5

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SUBSTITUTES

Alex Gorrin (for Lee, 75)

Busy cameo in a more advanced role 6

Anthony Forde (for Agyei, 75)

Had a hand in the third goal - 6.5

Unused: Eastwood, McNally, Hanson, Kelly, Hall.