Marvin Morgan makes positive point for Shrewsbury Town

Recalled striker Marvin Morgan today urged Shrewsbury Town not to be "downhearted" at dropping out of League Two's automatic promotion slots.

Town's 1-1 draw with Crewe on Saturday, coupled with a 2-0 triumph for Southend at Burton, saw Shrewsbury move down one place to fourth heading into this week's crucial home double header against Oxford tomorrow and Burton on Saturday.

Graham Turner's side are a point adrift of the top three and have a game in hand on two of the teams above them, Southend and Cheltenham.

• See pictures from Town's draw with Crewe here

And Morgan remains upbeat over Town's chances.

"I really do think we shouldn't be too caught up in being in the top three at the moment," said the 28-year-old.

"It's so tight up there that it's going to change all the time.

"We gained a point on some of our rivals on Saturday so we shouldn't be too downhearted about dropping out the top three.

"We have to concentrate at the moment on staying in the core of the top five and then prepare for the last month where every win becomes even more vital.

"But you should never under-estimate a point and Saturday was a good away performance against a good team."

Morgan was delighted to force his way back into the starting line-up for his first start since being sent off against Southend.

"I've been out suspended and then I have had to be patient because everyone was doing well," said Morgan, who replaced Terry Gornell.

"I have got my first start under my belt now and I want to get my match sharpness back now.

"I can do as many double training sessions as I want, it's not going to be the same as a match."

Boss Graham Turner was satisfied with both a point and the display of debut loanee Conor McLaughlin who replaced the injured Joe Jacobson at left back after signing from Preston just 24 hours before the trip to Gresty Road.

"It was his first game, it wasn't an easy one to come into and he only joined us for training on Friday, but he did okay and he will get better as he gets used to the players around him," said Turner.

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