Dave McAllister will get even better, says Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner

McAllister, who was expected to be in the squad for today's trip to Peterborough, has made 10 appearances in league and cup so far this season but only two starts.

But Turner was impressed with his display in last weekend's 2-0 win over Gillingham and is backing the 24-year-old Irishman to improve yet further as the League One season progresses.

He said: "I don't think that we have seen the best of David yet. I think that it has been difficult just going in on the odd occasion as sub, or starting last week, to pick up the pace of things.

"But I would expect him to get better with each game that he plays."

McAllister was drafted into the starting line-up as cover for the injured Luke Summerfield, who is currently sidelined with a groin complaint.

And there could well be further starts on the way with Summerfield already ruled out for this weekend and a doubt for Tuesday's visit of Colchester.

However, Turner has been pleased with Summerfield's progress since he suffered the injury last Friday. He had feared a two-week absence, but said the player might make the U's clash.