Pace ace Dewi Jones tipped to shine for Shrewsbury

Teenager Jones took4-25 in last weekend's victory over Kenilworth Wardens, a result which propelled Shrewsbury from bottom spot up to seventh place in the table.

And he will be aiming to add to that tally when Shrewsbury visit Kidderminster tomorrow.

Jones has claimed 14 victims in his last three matches having grabbed five-wicket hauls for Glamorgan's seconds against Somerset and for the Wales Minor Counties side at Wiltshire in the Unicorns Trophy.

Foster said the contribution of Jones, a close season recruit from Division One outfit Wombourne, was key to the victory over Kenilworth and he now hopes the 18-year-old Welshman will continue with that fine form.

He said: "It's been a difficult start to the season for everyone, but I thought Dewi bowled very well against Kenilworth.

"It was great to see him knock over their top four and you could tell he was bowling with confidence having taken a few wickets for Glamorgan seconds and for Wales.

"He's a quick bowler and he's only 18, so he's still filling out, still developing."

Foster felt his side were still not at their best last weekend but insisted it was a vital victory after Shrewsbury were restricted to just 116.

"We need to string a few wins together now," he said. "We've got Kidderminster next and that's always a tough game.

"It could be a case that they're missing Matt Pardoe to Worcestershire and we're without Joe Leach for the same reasons unless they release him."

Shrewsbury are again without the unavailable Steve Barnard and Alex Blofield while England under-19 star Ed Barnard misses out through injury.

Shrewsbury are also in action on Sunday when they host Attock in the first round of the National Twenty20 (2pm).

Foster added: "We got to the last 16 last year and it's a good competition that we would like to do well in.

"It's always good fun playing Twenty20 cricket and the final in the last few years has been held at The Oval and been shown live on TV."