Steele scored a goal that helped relegate Oxford United in 2006

Oxford City striker Lee Steele has set his sights on promotion as the club prepares for the new season.

After scoring in Saturday's 4-2 win over GB Deaf XI, Steele is confident that City can reach the Zamaretto League Premier Division play-offs.

The 35-year-old told BBC Oxford: "I know how they got on last year [sixth] and people have been saying that they have added a bit more quality.

"If we can go one place better than last year we will be in the play-offs."

He added: "That would mean exciting times for the club and if we can get a promotion that would be great."

Steele says this desire for success is what motivates him to keep playing.

"I wouldn't be playing if I didn't have the hunger. I know loads of lads my age who have had enough but physically, I'm in good shape and I'm as hungry as anything," the former Oxford United striker said.

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