SOUTHEND United striker Barry Corr wants the Shrimpers’ stunning 3-2 win at Oxford United to be a turning point in their season.

Blues were reduced to 10 men midway through the first half when Gary Deegan was dismissed.

But Phil Brown’s side were still able to fight back from 2-1 down to secure a dramatic win which Corr now wants to be the sign of things to come.

“The manner of the victory means the changing room was buzzing at the end and it does feel like a turning point for us,” said Corr, who came off the bench to bag the winning goal.

“It was against the odds that we were able to win but it goes to show the character we have in the team.

“Hopefully this can kick us on now because I don’t think we’ve really played to our potential so far this season.

“I think the manager would say the same but if we can build on this now and get some momentum going we can really move up the league and even push for automatic promotion.”

Corr’s winning goal came seven minutes from time, after earlier efforts from David Worrall and Joe Pigott.

And he was thrilled to continue his fine scoring record at the Kassam Stadium which the Irishman believes may be down to how close the ground is to his young family.

“I enjoy coming here and I’ve scored four times in four games now,” said the 29-year-old.

“Maybe it’s because it’s 20 minutes away from my kids and I don’t know if that’s in the back of my mind.

“But it’s a good place for me and I’m really pleased to have scored again.”

Corr’s latest effort was his sixth of the season and brought him back level with Jack Payne as the Shrimpers’ joint top goalscorer.

And he is relishing the added competition for places in attack following the recent arrival of both Pigott and Jake Cassidy on loan.

“It’s good to have competition and strikers know they must score goals to stay in the team,” said Corr.

“I would’ve made the signings too if I was manager to be honest.”

Blues, who remain sixth in the standings, will now be hoping to hit the back of the net on a more regular basis having previously struggled in front of goal.

But the scoring record remains a sensitive subject for Corr.

“I know we’ve not been scoring enough goals but I get a bit defensive about that because it seems to have been pointed at me,” said Corr.

“Sometimes I’m up there on my own and I don’t get a lot of support but the goals also need to be shared around.

“In the last few years we’ve had people like Ryan Cresswell and Mark Phillips chipping in with a few goals and that’s why I also think it’s great Adam Barrett has come back in.”