TONI Martinez has been humbled by the warm welcome from Oxford United’s supporters – and goes home with their chant for him in his head.

The 19-year-old’s only experience of English football before his January loan to the U’s was playing for West Ham United’s under 23 side.

But he has found it very different playing in front of big crowds in competitive first-team matches, scoring in high-profile FA Cup clashes with Newcastle United and Middlesbrough.

Scoring on his debut against the Magpies ensured he made an instant impression and fans have been quick to come up with a catchy chant for him to the tune of ‘La Bamba’.

“When I finish the game I have the song in my head every time,” Martinez said.

“It’s important for me because I’ve only been here a month. It’s important the fans like me.

“At West Ham (under 23s) when I score it’s different because there’s not many supporters watching.

“When I score here it’s the first time I’ve had that.

“I’m happy to stay here because of the support from the boys and the fans.”

Martinez got off the mark in Sky Bet League One on Tuesday night, smashing a low finish in stoppage-time during the 3-2 defeat to Sheffield United.

It came via an appearance as a substitute, but the goal pushed his claims to return to the starting line-up for tomorrow’s trip to Peterborough United.

Martinez’s best moments have come alongside Conor McAleny, with whom he has struck up a promising rapport.

While the former Spain youth international’s English is limited, he has had no problem building an understanding with the Everton loanee.

He said: “Conor is a very good player and I think we play together very well.

“He’s different to me, more of a No 10, which is better for me.

“We can talk but inside the pitch the language is football.”