MARK Harris is looking to make his all-round game as strong as possible while he leads the line for Oxford United.

The 25-year-old striker made a quick start to life at United after joining from Cardiff City in the summer, netting three goals in his first three league games.

Those goals included a match-winning brace at Derby County on August 15, however he then endured a run of 18 games without scoring in Sky Bet League One.

That drought ended when Harris netted in the 2-1 win at Charlton Athletic on New Year’s Day, backing that goal up with another strike as the U’s were knocked out of the Emirates FA Cup at the hands of Coventry City on Saturday.

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Harris, who has also netted three times in the EFL Trophy this season, said: “As a striker, your job is to score goals, but it went a bit too long for my liking. In the last two games, I’ve been happy to chip in with the two goals.

“The result didn’t go our way against Coventry, but the win at Charlton was great.

“Giving 100 per cent and everything for the team is a given really, and that’s for all of us.

“When you’re not scoring, it’s in the back of your head and it’s your job to score.

“I’d like to think that my game isn’t just about goals, I like to link play where I can and even chip in with a few assists, but it’s just about keeping my head down really.”

Harris played as a second striker or on the wing for large parts of his time at Cardiff, where he was also regularly used as an impact player from the bench.

He made 52 appearances as a substitute for the Bluebirds, compared to 43 starts.

At United, he has started as a striker in all the league games he has been available for, missing three matches following his red card at home to Port Vale in September.

Harris said: “Running the channels is one of my main strengths, so I feel like I’ve got that locked down, but with my hold-up play, I want to continue improving that and I feel like I have improved this season on that.

“It’s just about getting your all-round game as good as it can be really, and I’ve learnt a few things.

“It’s my first time being in League One, and both leagues are very physical.

“When I played up front in the Championship, there was some big boys, let’s say that.

“It’s about being a bit smarter then. I’ve got quite good pace, so it’s about being able to use that. Both leagues are physical, but it’s just little touches that are different really.”