THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United made it three wins from three with a 3-1 win at Barnsley.

JAMES BEADLE

Made a couple of good stops, especially to thwart Devante Cole at 2-1 to the U’s – 7.5

SAM LONG

Made a late goal line clearance from Cole and was reliable at both ends of play – 7.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

Had a couple of opportunities from set pieces and was strong at the back – 7.5

STEPHAN NEGRU

Superb defensive display, with countless interceptions and brilliant blocks. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8

CIARON BROWN

Relatively uneventful game but was on hand to sweep up as and when needed. BOOKED – 7

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MARCUS MCGUANE

Helped dictate the tempo of the match in United’s favour with passing range – 7.5

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Made no mistake from the penalty spot, while his corners caused problems for the hosts. BOOKED. – 7.5

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STANLEY MILLS

Impressed on his first league start with direct running and creating of chances for others – 8

BILLY BODIN

Saw a couple of efforts go narrowly off target in a solid attacking display – 7.5

MARCUS BROWNE

Looked bright and won the penalty before injury sadly forced him off – 7.5

MARK HARRIS

A more subdued display compared to the previous couple but still worked hard up front – 7

SUBSTITUTES

Ruben Rodrigues (for Browne, 27)

Some nice passes created openings for his teammates – 7

Tyler Goodrham (for Mills, 61)

Injected fresh urgency into the attack and took his goal superbly well – 7.5

Fin Stevens (for Bodin, 71)

Came on to help provide increased solidity in the closing stages – 6.5

Gatlin O’Donkor (for Harris, 71)

Strong when he came on and excellently teed up Goodrham for the third goal – 7.5

Unused: Eastwood, McEachran, Smyth.

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