Marvin Morgan battling to be fit for Shrewsbury

Morgan is doubtful for the visit of Danny Wilson's men tomorrow with the ankle injury suffered in last weekend's 2-1 victory at Preston North End.

Manager Graham Turner said: "Marvin was injured late in the game and it's possible, had we not used our three substitutes, he would have come off.

"He has been under treatment all week and will be a doubt for tomorrow's game."

Turner could turn to using Paul Parry in a forward role again after his impact as a substitute in the Preston game.

The ex-Wales international came off the bench to set up Jon Taylor's equaliser in the victory at Deepdale and earned praise for his versatility.

The 32-year-old's impact contrasted with the recent form of both Luke Rodgers and Tom Bradshaw, who have struggled to serve as a foil to Marvin Morgan up top.

Despite securing only their second away win of the season at Preston, Turner acknowledges his players are struggling to rediscover the passing style they showed earlier in the campaign.

He said: "Preston was a scrappy game and our play was edgy when we passed the ball.

"To be fair to the players, the surfaces have changed since earlier in the season when we were passing it better."

Sheffield United's visit should swell the gate beyond this term's current best of 6,495 for October's televised derby with Walsall.

Next Friday's game at Tranmere is also on Sky and fans who can't get to Prenton Park can take advantage of the coverage in the Arthur Rowley Lounge at the ground on the night. Admission is free.