Oxford boss Karl Robinson had total belief in his January signing Marcus Browne to deliver after he thrust him up front in the 2-1 win over Blackpool. On-loan Middlesbrough forward Browne has usually been deployed in a wider role, but Robinson felt his pace and finishing was worthy of him playing through the middle. Oxford’s first goal was initially credited to Browne, as well as the second, but the shot deflected in off Mark Sykes – so the opener has been given to Sykes instead. U’ss boss Robinson said: “I thought Marcus had that in him. Robinson admitted: “Certainly our hearts were in our mouths with that virtual last kick of the game.

Source: Express February 01, 2020 18:00 UTC