Nathaniel Mendez-Laing ready to be flexible for Shrewsbury Town

And the versatile former Wolves prospect, who arrived from play-off contenders Peterborough on an initial month's loan last week, is prepared to be flexible to earn a place in caretaker boss Mike Jackson's starting XI.

Town remain in the League One relegation zone, albeit only on goal difference, following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Brentford.

And they face a potentially pivotal month with games against fellow strugglers Sheffield United on Saturday, and Notts County two weeks later. And Mendez-Laing, who made his Town debut from the bench at the weekend, said: "I can't wait to get out there and start doing what I do.

"They are important games against a few teams down near the bottom of the league.

"Wherever the gaffer wants to play me, I will play. I am happy to do a job for the team.

"Obviously there's a lot of competition in the squad, everyone is pushing for a starting place so you never know what is going to happen."

Mendez-Laing, who can play in midfield or up front, was one of six loan signings to have been secured last month to help bolster Town's squad .

But the talented 21-year-old faces stiff competition for a start.

Jon Taylor and Paul Parry have occupied the wide midfield places in the last two games while strikers Tom Eaves and Bahrudin Atajic, on loan from Celtic, both strengthened their claims to retain their places up front with strong displays against table-topping Brentford.