Away day aims for Town's James Wesolowski

The former Oldham Athletic star is in the squad for the Sixfields Stadium, as Town look to extend their unbeaten start to the season.

And the Sydney-born midfielder believes early momentum is vital as Shrewsbury aim not only to win promotion but also claim the League Two crown.

He said: "We are heading to Northampton knowing this is a big game. We want to keep this run going and pick up even more momentum.

"Away form is very important in this league and we need to keep winning and keep moving forwards.

"We want to be promoted – but we also want to be winning the league. That's why, even though we have had a good start, we have to look at where we can improve and rectify what isn't right."

Shrewsbury head into the game on the back of Tuesday night's comprehensive 4-0 home victory against Accrington Stanley, having drawn the opening away game at Wimbledon.

But Wesolowski said boss Micky Mellon has made sure there is no complacency in the camp.

He said: "At Wimbledon I don't think we were really at the races. It showed that if we aren't at our best then we might not take the three points which is always our aim.

"After the Accrington game everyone is obviously in good spirits. It's been a good start to the season, but we haven't won anything yet. There is still a lot to improve on and there are a lot of aspects to our game that we know we can be better at."

With Shrewsbury among the bookies' favourites for promotion, Wesolowski knows teams have an incentive to do well against them.

The midfielder, who celebrates his 27th birthday on Monday, says he expects a tough and physical game against Northampton.

He said: "It's going to be a different type of game to what we had against Accrington. Maybe not so much football, it might be a bit more direct but that's what makes things in League Two interesting.

"We have got to get used to that quickly, work out how to deal with it and then play our own football which is nice football, attractive football.

"Northampton know we are a good side and that we have made a good start but, at the end of the day, what other teams think of us isn't important – it's what we think of ourselves and what the people in our camp think.

"If we are performing well we will be OK, but when we aren't we all need to work together both on the pitch and the training field. Everyone is always on to one another so we maximise our potential and keep winning games."

Since signing in the summer Wesolowski says he's been hugely impressed by the Town squad. "We have got quality all the way through," he said.

"You look in midfield and you have Aaron Wildig who hasn't played a minute but is one of the best players in training.

"The talent and depth of the squad is crazy and that's good, because it's important to know that someone is always after your place.

"It means that every minute you have to apply yourself and bring your A game.

"We are heading to Northampton looking for the win. That is what will keep the fans happy and that is what will keep me happy."