Shrewsbury Town to assess young midfielder Will Gray

Shrewsbury Town will assess young talent Will Gray after the midfielder required treatment during their season opener.

The 17-year-old was substituted in the 72nd minute of Town’s Carabao Cup first-round victory over Salford City on Saturday, shortly after going down and receiving medical attention.

Boss Gavin Cowan revealed Gray had felt cramp in his quadriceps but said the midfielder would be assessed when the squad returned to training on Monday.

Asked about Gray, Cowan said: “It’s something we’ll look at on Monday. I think he’s got a little bit of a cramp in his quad, but we’re trying to make sure it’s nothing else.

“So, yes, we’ll look after him on Monday.”

Gray has continued his impressive progress after breaking into the Shrewsbury first team towards the end of last season.

The academy product, who recently signed his first professional contract with his boyhood club, started against Salford and impressed during his time on the pitch.

The 17-year-old signed a three-year deal with Shrewsbury this summer.

There was better news on the injury front elsewhere, with Salop welcoming back Jack Price and Luca Hoole from their respective pre-season problems.

Price replaced Gray in the second half after recently recovering from a heel problem.

Hoole, meanwhile, made his first appearance for Shrewsbury since their first friendly of the summer, when he suffered an ankle injury. He also came off the bench against Salford.