Adam Reach set for Shrewsbury Town loan extension

Town boss Graham Turner has agreed an extension with Boro boss Tony Mowbray to keep Reach at the Greenhous Meadow for another month, subject to the completion of paperwork.

He had expressed his desire to keep the 20-year-old wideman on loan following Saturday's 2-0 win over Gillingham, in which Reach came off the substitutes' bench late on.

And he believes the deal will allow Reach to get more valuable experience under his belt in the coming weeks.

Asked how easily the extension was agreed, he said: "I think it was fairly straightforward. It was a setback for Adam not being in the starting line-up on Saturday.

"But he realises he has had a lot of game-time here. He had started the previous four games and then had a good hour on the pitch as a substitute against Bristol City, so he has had some valuable Football League experience and there will be more to come in the next month."

Reach's continued presence will be particularly useful with Summerfield expected to be out of action for at least two weeks.

Summefield missed Saturday's win over Gillingham because of a groin injury and asked what the prognosis was today, Turner said: "He's looking very doubtful for a couple of weeks. He's tweaked his groin and he certainly won't be in contention for this Saturday."

Turner does have a number of options as cover in that area and he may well look towards defender Connor Goldson to fill the void.

Meanwhile, midfielder Aaron Wildig has hailed the workrate and fitness of top-scorer Tom Bradshaw.

The former Wales Under-21 striker was one of Town's most impressive performers in Saturday's win. He was unable to add to his tally of five goals for the season, but produced a tireless display and created several chances for others and set up Liam McAlinden for Town's second goal of the game.

Wildig said: "He covers every blade of grass every week. His fitness is unbelievable and he runs the channels so well. He's got five goals this season and he always looks a threat."