Chris Wilder

Grays Athletic v Oxford United

Oxford United boss Chris Wilder expects a spirited performance from his troops when they face relegation strugglers Grays Athletic on Saturday.

The U's travel to Essex on the back of their first home league defeat of the season, yet Wilder is confident his team will bounce back strongly.

"I'm looking for a reaction from the players, especially after last Saturday. I'm looking for strong characters to come to the fore and to take responsibility, and I think I've got that in my camp," he said on the club's official website.

"We've always bounced back well from defeats in the past and I think you can have a look around the club at the moment and see that we're fully focused on winning the next game."

United, who are second on the table, will welcome back their captain Adam Murray for the clash. Murray missed the FA Trophy win over Woking and sat out a friendly draw with Brentford on Wednesday but has now been cleared fit to play.

In other team news, Anthony Tonkin, who was cup-tied for the Cardinals clash, is now available as is Chris Wilder who has regained full fitness.

Meanwhile, Grays boss Julian Dicks has made eight signings this week, including former Colchester pair Alex Rhodes and Jamie Guy as well as 18-year-old Andrea Zola - the son of Chelsea legend and West Ham manager Gianfranco.