'Players won't lay down and accept defeat' - Rowett

Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett says he is "really pleased" with the character of his players after they rescued a point at Norwich City.

Filip Krastev equalised for the U's in the 95th minute to secure a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night and help them move two points clear of the relegation zone.

"The first 30 minutes, I would say it was as controlled and as composed a performance as we have had for a long time," Rowett told BBC Radio Oxford.

"I have been coming here for a long, long time in the Championship and I can't remember a time where actually, we were in their half and felt so comfortable.

"Really disappointed to concede the goal. I felt like it was unfair for us to come in at half-time 1-0 down.

"There were a couple of moments [where] they could have [taken] the game away from us. Then we keep going.

"It is such a competitive group. They won't lay down and accept these games. I am just really pleased with the character."