Brodie Spencer on ‘most important’ period at Oxford United

The right back has played in some huge matches recently, from big clashes in the Championship relegation battle to a World Cup play-off semi final against Italy with Northern Ireland.

Spencer grabbed his first goal for the club last time out against Portsmouth, scoring the U’s first in a 2-2 draw at Fratton Park.

“I think this has been probably one of the most important moments for me personally in professional football so far,” the Northern Ireland international declared.

Brodie Spencer first half (Image: Mike Allen)

“I’ve learnt, I’d say, more in this month than I have in my entire career so far, so it’s been really good to be fair for me. I’ve just been trying to take it all in and really just dial in and stay focused and not let the occasion get ahead of me.”

Oxford have gone from winning three on the bounce to drawing three of their last four games, experiencing highs and disappointing lows.

“It’s about keeping that level head, not getting too high on the highs and too low on the lows,” the 21-year-old continued.

“It’s about keeping level headed and I think we have a lot of experience in the group.

Northern Ireland’s Brodie Spencer (left) and Italy’s Matteo Politano battle for the b (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

“This sort of helps me and the rest of the younger lads keep that level head. There’s a lot of players in the team who have been in this situation before last season and they were able to fight out of it, so there’s no reason why we can’t go on and do it again.”

The Yellows face Watford this weekend, looking to win after going four without.

The Hornets triumphed 2-1 at Vicarage Road in the reverse fixture, Spencer starting the game under now-departed coach Gary Rowett.

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“[I am] very confident. I think every home game we’re confident, no matter who we play against. I feel like we’re sort of like a different kettle of fish when we play at home.

“The fans get behind us, they make it very loud. You want to do that every game, but I think that at the home game, it’s just about that bit extra special.

“When you’re in our position in the league, it’s the bare minimum: give 100 per cent. No matter how talented you are as a player, I think you can always go out and give 100 per cent and show a bit of fight, which is needed in this league.

“It’s important for us to keep stepping up and showing that fight in each game.”