'I'm really proud' - Rowett

Gary Rowett joined Oxford In December

A delighted Oxford United boss Gary Rowett said he is "really proud" as the U's achieved Championship safety on Saturday.

With one game left to play this season they are now four points clear of the bottom three and therefore out of reach of the chasing pack.

Oxford started the season with Des Buckingham in charge but after parting company with him in December, former Millwall boss Rowett came in and got them over the line in this campaign.

"It's absolutely incredible - the focus was there from the players." Rowett told BBC Radio Oxford.

"I'm really proud of everyone at the club and I thought we played really well.

"I thought we created some good moments in the game because we were playing a good team.

"I need a lay down and a glass of wine but that will probably have to wait until tomorrow night."

In their final game of the season Oxford will face Swansea City at the Swansea.com Stadium.