Goalkeeper Ryan Clarke says that any pressure Oxford United are under against Cardiff is put on by themselves.

The U’s squad go into their Carling Cup clash desperate to put right a disappointing performance at Rotherham.

And Clarke says that everyone is determined to get back to playing how they knew they can.

“We have three good home games to look forward to and put things right,” he said.

“We know Cardiff have a few away on international duty, but it’s going to be a strong side and a real test for us.

“Although some people say that the pressure is off because we’re the underdogs, I think we put pressure on ourselves to get a result.

“It’s good presure, not negative pressure – we will do all we can to get the win.”

Defender Damian Batt said the U’s squad was hurting after the Rotherham defeat.

“We were all disappointed after Saturday, but have to take the positive and look ahead to Cardiff,” he said.

“Fans and players love games against higher-placed sides – it’s a chance to test yourself against players at a higher level.

“We have a game plan and hopefully we can get the right result.”