Defender outlined Morecambe’s response to Saturday’s point at Oxford City.

Morecambe defender Ben Williams outlined the squad’s frustration after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Oxford City.

The Shrimps had looked set for another victory after Joe Garner had given them a second-half lead against a home team who had started the day second in National League North.

However, Alfie Potter’s stoppage-time strike meant it was a point apiece and left Adam Lakeland’s players in 11th position.

Speaking after Saturday’s point, Williams said: “It’s a tough one to take, it’s bitterly disappointing not to come out with all three points.

“We’ve just spoken in the dressing room, it feels a bit like a loss.

“These (Oxford) have obviously been flying; tough place to come, tough surface.

“I thought we probably should have been 2-0 or 3-0 up in the game and then just a sucker punch right at the end, so we’re disappointed.

“Our aim at the start of the season was to be (in the) automatic places, so if we just focus on being as good as we can be and putting in more performances like that, I’m sure we’ll be right up there come the end of the season.”

Next up for the Shrimps is Saturday’s home game against Darlington in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.

Victory would put Lakeland’s squad within one win of the first round proper, when clubs in Leagues One and Two enter the competition.

Williams, however, is hoping a victory can help continue the recent momentum which has seen Morecambe lose one of their last seven in all competitions.

He said: “I think we all want a good cup run, obviously because it’s such a prestigious competition but also because it just builds confidence going into the league as well.

“The lads will be right at it and back up for it again. We’re just looking to put a good run of games together.”