LOAN WATCH: Raglan gets Oxford United stint off to almost perfect start

The 23-year-old was allowed to go out on loan to The U’s last week on transfer deadline day and made his debut on Saturday.

A 1-0 win over Rochdale put Oxford level on seven points with Raglan’s parent club.

And the centre-half admitted it was an ideal start to life at the Kassam Stadium, even if his performance had to improve as the game went on.

He said: “I can’t really ask for more, with a clean sheet and a win.

“It was important to be solid and do the basics well.

“In the first half I was a bit rusty and gave the ball away a few times, but we all did.”

The need for improvements was articulated by boss Michael Appleton and Raglan was pleased that he and his new team-mates were able to oblige.