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

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."

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