Aaron Wildig raring to go for Shrewsbury Town's run-in

Wildig had been sidelined for more than two months prior to his long-awaited return to action in the 2-1 home win over Bradford.

But he has now come through three games in eight days with substitute appearances against the Bantams and Carlisle followed by a first start since January 11 in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Walsall.

Because of the nature of his injury Wildig struggled to maintain his fitness levels during his spell on the sidelines.

But he is working as hard as he can to get himself back to his best and he said: "I want to play a big part (in the remaining games) so hopefully I can get as fit as I can.

"If it was an arm injury or something like that I could have kept running and kept fit but because it was my thigh I had to be careful even on bike and things like that.

"So it was quite difficult to keep up my cardio. Having games close together can help your fitness but at the same time you also get fit in training. Hopefully the sharpness will come."

Wildig has been a virtual ever-present in Town's starting XI when available this season, making 27 appearances and scoring three goals.

Meanwhile, Town defender Alex Mcquade has had his loan to Skrill Premier strugglers Hyde extended until the end of the season.

Hyde boss Scott McNiven signed up the former Bolton man on an initial month's loan at the start of March, with McQuade playing six matches since then.

McQuade had played just two matches for Town prior to his move up north.