Oxford 2-goal Josh Murphy on promotion glory: Jacob kept saying 'you're time to shine'

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19 May 2024 • 10:15 AM MYT
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Oxford winger Josh Murphy was full pride after winning their League One promotion playoff final against Bolton.

Murphy struck twice at Wembley as Oxford won 2-0. It marks a return to the Championship after a 25 year absence.

The former Newcastle midfielder said: "I don't think anyone expected this. I'm lost for words.

"We were underdogs coming in today and we played amazing.

"This group is special. We knew after that [5-0 defeat in March], it was either sink or swim.

"We played out of our skin.

"My brother [Newcastle's Jacob Murphy] keeps saying to me 'it's your time to shine' and I think I've done that today."