‘Even Erling Haaland wants more’ - George Lloyd sets goal challenge at Shrewsbury Town

While he is determined to help his side defend from the front, Lloyd admitted earlier this season that he wanted to add more selfishness to his game to improve his goal return.

Asked if that is still the case, Lloyd said: “Definitely. I think every striker, even Erling Haaland, will want to add more goals to his game. Every striker will.

“But there is also an emphasis on not just scoring goals as a striker. We've got 11 men on the pitch, we defend with 11.

“A lot of the defending starts at the top. If we're out of shape, it's easy for the opposition to get to our back line. 

“So yes, I'd like to add more goals, but it's also about being disciplined at certain times. Sometimes being unselfish, that's something I'll be looking to add.”

However, Lloyd admitted that replicating Haaland, who has 22 Premier League goals this season, is a tough task.

“I don't think that's possible,” he added. 

The forward, who joined Shrewsbury from Cheltenham Town in the summer of 2024 and scored five goals in 49 appearances during his first season, has partnered Iwan Morgan up front, with the 20-year-old on loan from Brentford.

Lloyd has been impressed with the youngster’s impact.

He said: “He's a talent, isn't he? I haven't seen many people with a much better strike on them, personally up front.

“He's young - it will be a great experience for him, this first loan. From when he first came in to now, it's a big change.

“He's obviously done very well. There's obviously stuff he can learn from, stuff he can add to his game, but you're starting to see it, in my opinion. He's starting to become better off the ball, working really hard for the team.

“I think he's earned his place in the starting XI.”

Lloyd's last goal, which put Shrewsbury ahead just before the hour mark against Swindon, completed a fluid, well-constructed team move. He arrived in the six-yard box to finish from Kevin Berkoe’s cross.

“It was a great afternoon," Lloyd reflected. "Obviously, all five games were, but that was really nice, obviously.

“I've worked with their assistant, Marcus Bignot, who used to be at Cheltenham. I spoke to him after, it was nice to get a goal against him.

“One of my best mates is also a coach down there, so it was nice to have some bragging rights. It was good. 

“Once Nick got the third goal, it was such an enjoyable afternoon. I'm sure the fans enjoyed it, and I certainly did.”

The end of the season is rapidly approaching, with just eight games remaining.

Asked if he has any targets for the remainder of the campaign, Lloyd said: “Go and win the next game. I've always been someone just to focus on the next game. If I start focussing, on too far ahead, you forget the here and now. 

“I like just to focus on the here and now. You're only as good as your last game and only as bad as your last game.”