Midfielder David Hunt has revealed his frustration at being a bystander in Shrewsbury’s promising start to the League Two campaign.

Hunt had hoped to make a big impression at the start of the new season after being frustrated in his quest for first-team football in the second half of last term.

But a knee injury has left the former Northampton Town man kicking his heels.

Estimates earlier this week suggested Hunt faces another three weeks on the sidelines.

And, while the 25-year-old is reluctant to discuss a likely date for his return, he is disappointed at the timing of his injury.

“Pre-season was probably one of the best I have had for a long time and everyone was looking really strong. So to get the injury when I did was very frustrating,” said Hunt.

“I felt it after about 20 minutes of the Stoke game and it was uncomfortable.

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“I tried to keep going through the following week but it wouldn’t go away and it wouldn’t have been right to say I was fit for the first game when I knew there was something up.

“Last season has been and gone and I was really looking forward to this season so it was the worst possible time to get the injury.

“All I can do now is work hard to get back and fight for my shirt as soon as I can – hopefully the lads can keep winning.”

Meanwhile, Shrewsbury’s encouraging opening to the season hasn’t gone unnoticed by the bookmakers.

Town were one of the market leaders before a ball was even kicked – and have now been promoted to undisputed favourites with all the main betting firms.

And Ladbrokes have Paul Simpson’s men as short as 7-2 to lift the League Two title.