Five talking points from Shrewsbury Town's loss to Bradford

Athletic Godfrey

With Bryn Morris in the deeper position, it was a chance to see young Norwich loan midfielder Ben Godfrey unleash the shackles and power forward to help in attack.

That was on show from the first minute as he used his energy to press defenders high. Godfrey was involved in much more going forward.

With Abu Ogogo back from suspension after the FA Cup – will Paul Hurst opt to keep Godfrey more offensive when Town return to league action away to MK Dons?

Bolton versus Riley

Town boast two capable right-backs this term and they both offer different qualities.

As with Bryn Morris, James Bolton came in from the cold to start his first game in a month and showed positive attributes both going forward and at the back.

After Joe Riley failed to impress at Bury, Bolton showed no signs of rustiness as he enjoyed getting on the ball and was involved in lots of Town’s moves, lifting in some particularly dangerous crosses.

A selection poser for the boss.

Henderson’s passion

Dean Henderson is one loan player that cannot be accused of lacking passion or commitment to the cause.

He was actually involved in one of his more incident-free outings as Town’s No.1 against Bradford but was involved in a row with Bradford fans at full-time in front of the visiting stand.

Rumours of what was or was not said aside, Hurst will be keen to curtail unnecessary arguments that could see him in hot water.

But the keeper is certainly endearing himself to the Town faithful.

Ruthlessness in attack

Town could have easily gone in two or three goals to the good at half-time against the Bantams.

Paul Hurst’s men were guilty of not testing Rouven Sattelmaier nearly enough. Top scorer Stefan Payne was unusually struggling to find the killer touch inside the City area.

Town’s efforts on the visitors’ goal were fairly regular but all missed the target. The inexperienced German keeper should also have been tested in the air more often.

But Town must turn dominance into goals to stay near the top.

Magnificent Morris

It was a first league start since the opening day of the season for the former Middlesbrough and England youth midfielder Bryn Morris.

While he has tasted some minutes as a sub and in various cups, it was a tough test to come in against Bradford and he flourished. In a deep-lying midfield role – allowing Ben Godfrey to power forward – Morris was able to influence the play and dictate the ball.

His range of passing caught the eye and he will hope for an extended stay in the side.