KYLE Joseph is loving life at Oxford United – and the striker is full of belief that his loan club will turn their form around.

The 20-year-old marked his first U’s start with a goal in the 1-1 draw with Morecambe at the Kassam Stadium.

Joseph’s 56th-minute strike came at an important time after Jensen Weir put the visitors ahead early in the second half, leaving United in danger of suffering their third straight defeat.

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The U’s have taken just four points from their first five matches of the Sky Bet League One season, but the Swansea City loanee insists they have what it takes to climb the table.

“I don’t think I’ve enjoyed my football as much as I have here,” Joseph said.

“The club have made me feel so welcome and it’s a credit to the lads for the environment they create.

“Not getting points on Tuesday (against Lincoln) was difficult, but the lads came in Wednesday, had a chat and got on with it.

“I’m so confident this team will get points and we’ll get up and running in the league.”

Neither side created much in a drab first half, before the goals arrived in quick succession after the restart.

United will feel they should have taken three points after registering 27 shots to Morecambe’s three, but only had Joseph’s strike to show for it.

The forward converted from close range after Matty Taylor knocked down James Henry’s corner, nine months to the day since his last goal.

Joseph said: “Two yards out are the best types of goals to score.

“I’ve been a bit suspect in the last two seasons for not being in the positions to get those goals. I’ll take them over 25-yarders any day of the week.

“It’s good to get off the mark and sets a good foundation for the season to come.”

He added: “When I first met the gaffer he said I need to get my numbers up, which took me back a bit to be honest.

“I 100 per cent agreed with it, because that’s what managers look at.”