Ollie Westbury's predicted Shrewsbury XI vs Derby

Paul Hurst had the novelty of naming an unchanged team last week, but he may be tempted to tweak one or two things this time out.

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The Salop head coach will make one enforced change as Tom Bloxham misses out of the game against Derby through suspension after being sent off in stoppage time last week.

Town will be looking to bounce back after a challenging weekend against the U's in a game they probably did not deserve to lose.

And they are just three points clear of the relegation places after the teams around them picked up good results in midweek.

Town's defence got caught out a little against the pacey front line of Cambridge with Sullay Kaikai and Lyle Taylor causing them problems.

So what team will Hurst select?

Marko Marosi

Town's number one will play, barring any training ground mishaps or injuries.

Mal Benning

Crowned Shrewsbury's player of the month for January, he has been the most improved player in recent times and will continue at left-back.

Chey Dunkley

The Town skipper will be in the team if he is fit.

Morgan Feeney

Not a regular right-back, but with Elliott Bennett back on the bench last week and likely to have had another week's training, Feeney may return to a position where he feels more familiar.

Elliott Bennett

His season has been a bit stop-start due to injuries, but he is Town's most natural option at right-back.

Carl Winchester

A player who has really improved since the arrival of Hurst.

Jack Hinchy

The recently-added midfielder gives Town a different option as they can switch to a 4-2-3-1. I think he will play in here alongside Winchester.

Taylor Perry

With Bloxham not being available, Hurst may play Perry on the right side of the midfield.

Tom Bayliss

Will take Bayliss time to regain match fitness, but he will play against Derby if fit. He is a boyhood supporter of the Rams.

Jordan Shipley

Made Town's goal and plays such an important part in anything creative they do.

Dan Udoh

On the score sheet last weekend and will be in the team again this time out.

Formation: 4-2-3-1.

Subs: Burgoyne, Sraha, Bowman, Sobowale, O'Brien, Idowu, Pierre.

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