Oxford United goalkeeper Max Crocombe has joined Conference side Nuneaton Town on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old has made just two appearances under head coach Michael Appleton this season, with both coming in the Capital One Cup back in August.

Crocombe’s first-team chances took a further blow when United snapped up veteran shot-stopper Jamie Ashdown on a deal until the summer earlier this month.

However, the arrival of the former Reading and Portsmouth goalkeeper was intended to allow Crocombe some much-needed experience under his belt away from the club.

And a move to Conference outfit Nuneaton, who currently sit 23^rd in the fifth tier of English football, is hoped to provide that crucial element.

The New Zealand Under-20 international is set to make his Nicks debut when they host Kidderminster Harriers tomorrow live on BT Sport (12:45).