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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