Outgoing Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton believes his successor will be a "very lucky" person.
Appleton, 41, starts work as Leicester City assistant manager on Thursday after three seasons at the U's.
"I'm sure that if there's still stability in the club going forward then there will be future success," he told BBC Radio Oxford.
Appleton led Oxford to promotion from League Two and two Football League Trophy finals at Wembley.
"They (the next manager) have got a football club in a very good place," he said. "With a couple of additions, there's a really good opportunity for it to finish in the top six this season.