U's striker Lankshear relieved to end goal drought

Oxford United striker Will Lankshear said he was delighted to end his recent goal drought in the 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion.

The 20-year-old had gone eight Championship games without a goal but scored to help the U's to a first league win since 24 January.

"I've been really disappointed, and there's been a bit of a question mark around me," the Tottenham Hotspur loanee told BBC Radio Oxford.

"Maybe the goals have not been coming in and so it's definitely something that I need to get into my game.

"I'm just really, really pleased I got the goal because it's been killing me, honestly."

Victory over relegation rivals West Brom was just Oxford's seventh of the season and moved them to within three points of safety.

Lankshear said the players are "giving absolutely everything" to stay up, but he has been "frustrated for the fans who deserve so much more in terms of the results".

"This is the start, this is just one game, so let's keep it going and, hopefully, the fans have a lot more to be excited about," he added.

"They came in numbers and really got behind the side, which was massive for us, and we're going to really need them for the next 11 games.

"It really showed on the players - the fight and the spirit we showed. I think that was driven by the fans.

"So, we're really thankful for them and they've been amazing with us so far."