Striker Jamie Cureton insists he is not frustrated by the slow start to his Shrewsbury Town career – and believes he will soon hit the goal trail.

The experienced 34-year-old has joined on a three-month emergency loan from Norwich City and arrived at the Prostar Stadium with a reputation as one of the Football League’s most prolific goalscorers.

But he has failed to break his Town duck in four appearances and was part of the side that dropped out of the League Two play-off places after losing 1-0 at home to leaders Rochdale on Saturday.

“Rochdale was my fourth game on the trot so I think by now I’m probably up to speed,” said Cureton.

“Now it’s up to me to take my chances – obviously on Saturday there weren’t any to take.

“I was frustrated that there were a couple I should have taken in the Bournemouth game, but at some point they’re going to start going in.

“I’m not one to get too frustrated. Once the one goes in, then I’m sure there will be a few more to come.”

The former Reading hitman is also backing Shrewsbury to get back to winning ways and reclaim their place in the League Two play-off positions after dropping out of the top seven as a result of Saturday’s sorry defeat to Rochdale.

And they remain under pressure from the chasing pack, with Accrington Stanley beating Rotherham last night to put their name squarely in the frame.

But Cureton is confident that Town can pick up enough points between now and the end of the season to ensure they are in the play-off mix.

“There’s still enough games to go and we’re confident we can get back up there,” he said.

“It is disappointing when you look at the table and suddenly you’re not in the play-off places, but there’s 10 games to go. We need to put our performances right and kick on.”

By JAMES GARRISON