DANNY Hylton’s missed spot-kicki against Coventry City could cost the forward his role as Oxford United’s main penalty taker this season.

The 26-year-old blazed his effort high and wide in the 54th minute of the pre-season friendly.

Hylton scored from the spot six times last season, helping him finish the campaign as the club’s top scorer on 16 goals.

But after now failing with three of his last four efforts it is now a matter for debate ahead of the new season.

U’s boss Michael Appleton will review the situation this week, ahead of their opening Sky Bet League Two clash at home to Crawley Town on Saturday.

He said: “Let’s put it this way, there will be a discussion this week about it.

“I think he has missed two or three now, so it’s something we need to look at and be aware of, definitely.”