MICHAEL Duberry says he’s close to his first Oxford United goal – but hasn’t wanted to rush it, so that his supporters can make a fortune!

Dubes hit the bar with a header against Accrington and has come agonisingly close with efforts at Rotherham on the opening day and Hereford last week.

But the former Chelsea man says that there was a good reason why he was off-target with a header at Edgar Street.

“It was the sun – it was so bright it was in my eyes, that’s why I didn’t score,” he said.

“If the sun wasn’t there, the header would have gone into the back of the net.

“I’m comfortable going up and am getting closer and closer to that goal.

“A few people have told me that they are putting £10 each game on me to score, so I will try and win them some money back. I must be about 50-1 now, so get your money on.

“If the sun’s not shining, I will definitely score soon!”