Shrewsbury Town squad news: Teenager handed first start for Oldham Athletic clash

Gavin Cowan has made three changes to his Salop side

Teenager Will Gray has been handed his first start for Shrewsbury Town in their clash with Oldham Athletic.

The academy scholar comes into the starting XI as one of three changes for Salop, who were beaten by Bromley in midweek.

The midfielder previously made substitute appearances in Town’s games against Bristol Rovers and Crewe Alexandra last month, earning praise from manager Gavin Cowan.

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Shrewsbury Town midfielder Will Gray | SalopPhoto

Defender Will Boyle returns to the starting line-up after missing out in midweek, alongside Taylor Perry.

Meanwhile, midfielders Temple Ojinnaka and Nick Freeman drop out of the starting XI, along with centre-back Tom Anderson.

Tommy McDermott is back in the squad for the first time since the trip to Newport County, taking his place on the bench.

Shrewsbury Town: Cox, Stubbs, Boyle, Ruffels, Berkoe, Perry, Gray, Kabia, Morgan, Marquis, Ihionvien.

Subs: Brook, Benning, Anderson, Freeman, McDermott, Scully, Lloyd.

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