THE Oxford Mail player ratings after interim head coach Craig Short led Oxford United to a 3-2 win at Leyton Orient.

JAMES BEADLE

Little could be done about the goals scored against him, while he claimed some dangerous crosses – 7

FIN STEVENS

Unfortunate for the own goal as the ball bounced off him and past a helpless Beadle – 7

ELLIOTT MOORE

A threat from set pieces and produced one outstanding interception to stop a through ball reaching Ruel Sotiriou. BOOKED – 7.5

CIARON BROWN

Another solid display at centre back, with his form recognised by being recalled to the Northern Ireland squad – 7

GREG LEIGH

A slightly more reserved performance than what U’s fans have become accustomed to – 7

Read our match report here

MARCUS MCGUANE

Disciplined display in the engine room, as the home side had their share of control in the game – 7

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Left the creative duties to those further forward as he got to grips with the battle in midfield – 7

STAN MILLS

A real threat with his direct running and pace, particularly in the first 45 minutes – 7.5

RUBEN RODRIGUES

Arguably his best game for the club so far. He oozed class, not just with the goals, but clever passing and the way he brought the ball forward. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8.5

BILLY BODIN

Smart diving header doubled the lead for United in first half stoppage time – 7.5

MARK HARRIS

Could’ve had a hat-trick on another day, but the fact the chances are coming mean the goals will surely come. BOOKED – 7.5

thisisoxfordshire: Click here to sign up to the Oxford United newsletter Click here to sign up to the Oxford United newsletter (Image: Newsquest)

SUBSTITUTES

Stephan Negru (for Mills, 68)

Came on to help deal with the volume of crosses coming into the box – 7

Tyler Goodrham (for Bodin, 68)

Helped the side get up the pitch during a tough spell – 7

Gatlin O’Donkor (for Harris, 84)

Unused: Eastwood, Thorniley, McEachran, Murphy.

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