Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: One eight for star man after comeback win

Albion correspondent Lewis Cox dishes out the marks after Ryan Mason's side came from behind to beat Oxford United 2-1.

JOSH GRIFFITHS

Not overly stretched but had to be at his best to keep out Brannagan from distance three times. Two were good stops. Good end to tough week.

Important: 7

ALFIE GILCHRIST

Growing with each performance. Likes a tackle and can pick out a good pass forward. Settling well. Fans sang his name late on.

Growing: 7

NAT PHILLIPS

Steady enough display from the centre-half but might count himself lucky not to be penalised for first-half penalty on Lankshear.

Escaped: 6

CHARLIE TAYLOR

Surprisingly used as one of two centre-backs but the experienced left-back fared well. Some big clearances - warrants credit.

Versatile: 7

CALLUM STYLES

Created the equaliser and always on the front foot. Combines well with Johnston. A bit messy at times but positive overall.

Attacking: 7

ALEX MOWATT

Linchpin in Albion's midfield and kept the ball moving well as he so often does. One or two moments might have tested the keeper.

Reliable: 6

OUSMANE DIAKITE

Deserves credit for run in team while others missing but now returned. Some good long passing here. Has progressed.

Progressed: 6

KARLAN GRANT

Kept his place and on the right this time but struggled to have an impact and really trouble the U's backline.

Limited: 6

ISAAC PRICE

Sloppier first period by his standards but grew into the game and had a good second half. Excellent cross for winning goal.

Assist: 7

MIKEY JOHNSTON

Albion and the game's standout player. Such a threat and constant thorn in Oxford side with runs, skill and delivery. Colleagues didn't react at times, but helped make equaliser.

Shone: 8

JOSH MAJA

Continues to look off the pace. Missed chance at first-time finish in first half which he would score last season. Half-a-yard off it.

Off pace: 6

SUBSTITUTES:

Aune Heggebo (for Maja, 62) What a moment and what a header from the match-winner. 7

Jayson Molumby (for Diakite, 62) Great to see him back. Adds tenacity and gets in positions. 6

Toby Collyer (for Johnston, 87) Very brief but made good passes. n/a

Krystian Bielik (for Gilchrist, 87) n/a

Subs not used: Wildsmith, Mepham, Bany, Dike.

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