Paul Hurst: Nice to see Shrewsbury Town win again

First-half goals from Alex Rodman and Shaun Whalley were enough to ease beyond the Shrimps.

Shrewsbury booked their place in the third round for just the third time in eight seasons - and they await the outcome of Monday evening's draw, where the top flight clubs enter the competition.

Hurst's side recovered from back-to-back defeats to return to winning ways.

The boss said: "I agree it's nice to get that winning feeling back. It doesn't matter whether it's a couple of games or not - I want to win every game we play.

"I know we won't, but I want that intention certainly. I want that feeling in the dressing room.

"They're not jumping for joy in there, they know it's job done and maybe not too much more than that.

"But we can look forward to the draw. It's a much better feeling than if we were talking about a replay or even worse, a defeat.

"I think because we've won quite a lot of games this season, we can get almost a little blase about winning.

"If we were stood here last season for instance talking about a win, I can remember Barnet, it was like everyone was buzzing because we hadn't seen many victories.

"But we want to keep it that way and try and win more games than we don't."

Town's goals came within five first-half minutes as Rodman tucked home a fine Whalley delivery before Whalley scored from the spot after Jon Nolan had hit the deck.

The hosts could have added to their tally in the second period but two goals proved enough.

Hurst opted for a strong side, with just one - enforced - change from the spirited display in defeat to Bradford, as Craig MacGillivray returned in goal for Dean Henderson, who was again not permitted by Manchester United.

"I'm pleased we're in the third round because that's the objective for League One and League Two clubs," added Hurst.

"There are some exciting possibilities depending on the luck of the draw.

"The performance was OK in bits, average in others. I think we were relatively comfortable for most of the afternoon.

"We started well for seven or eight minutes but came off it and they started to pass the ball and get confidence.

"I thought Doddsy (Louis Dodds) did well when he came on. He picked up some clever positions, he looked nice and bright - the finish wasn't quite there that his cameo deserved.

"Craig (MacGillivray), again, every time he's stepped up has done very well. I wasn't pleased we found ourselves in that situation late on but I was pleased for him with a big save at the end.

"That could've been a very nervy ending when I don't believe it should've been.

"He can be pleased again with his performance. There's not too much more I can say, I'm just really pleased with him. It's about concentration a lot of the time and he's staying in the moment.

"Danny Coyne will speak to him in finer detail about all of his game but the aspects I witness as a non-goalkeeper are very pleasing."