Shrewsbury boss hopeful over Jack Grimmer and AJ Leitch-Smith

Both have been regular features under Hurst but neither tasted FA Cup action in Saturday's goalless draw against Fleetwood after being struck down with niggling injuries.

Striker Leitch-Smith failed to recover from a knock to his knee sustained in the Port Vale clash seven days prior.

Right-back Grimmer, on loan from Fulham, barely featured in training after suffering an ankle injury and was only named on the bench – which contained just five players – as a precautionary measure.

However, Hurst hopes both will be available for Saturday's return to League One action at Millwall.

"AJ's is an injury, I hope it's not serious," said the boss.

"He got a knock on his knee against Vale last Saturday. He went out and attempted to pass a test to join training but failed. I'd like to think he'd be back for Saturday.

"Jack is struggling.

He put himself forward to be involved. We had him on the bench, but he was never at the forefront of my mind to use him unless we really had to."