Shrewsbury Town player ratings after outstanding away victory at Rotherham
Shrewsbury Town won back-to-back games for the first time in two years at the New York Stadium - Ollie Westbury has rated the players.
Jamal Blackman
The save he made in the second half to deny Jordan Hugill was truly outstanding. It looked as if the ball was going into the back of the net and he produced arguably save of the season.
Pivotal: 8
Luca Hoole
He is one of the players who has improved a tremendous amount under Gareth Ainsworth, he was brilliant here. Defensively solid but he also offered a threat going forward.
Super: 8
Morgan Feeney
It was great to see the defender back in the starting XI after his neck injury against Stockport, and he, like all of the back five, was excellent. He is one of the first names on the team sheet when fit.
Good: 7
Josh Feeney
The Aston Villa loanee is showing why he is so highly thought of by his Premier League parent club. He has improved immeasurably under Ainsworth.
Excellent: 7
Aaron Pierre
It was a physical game, and Town's most physical player did not shy away from that. Pierre is keeping things simple for Shrewsbury, and he is doing a good job at the moment.
Steady: 7
Mal Benning
It was his 400th league appearance at the New York Stadium and he put in a couple of dangerous crosses. Town look threatening from set plays and they rely on his delivery.
Good: 7
Dominic Gape
Bags of energy from the midfielder who was appearing for Shrewsbury for the third time. You can see why Ainsworth wanted him. He has made a good start to life in blue and amber.
Busy: 7
Alex Gilliead
The former Bradford man has done so well in midfield in recent weeks. He is suited to the central role and he was excellent at the New York Stadium in this clash.
Tidy: 7
Taylor Perry
Outstanding finish for his goal and then a brilliant run for the second which he put on a plate for John Marquis. He has had to bide his time in the last 12 months but he deserves his moment.
Vital: 9
John Marquis
Another goal for the striker who has now scored four in his last five games. He is a real poacher, and he so often finds himself in the right place at the right time.
Poacher: 8
George Lloyd
A selfless runner for the team. He should have had a penalty at the start of the second half. He did not get the headlines in this game, but his performance was still imperative.
Selfless: 8
Substitutes:
Harrison Biggins 7 (Gilliead 71), Vadaine Oliver 7 (78), Funso Ojo (Perry 86)
Not used: Savin, Nurse, Stewart, Shipley.
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