Shrewsbury Town's Tom Bradshaw making a striking impact

The former Wales Under-21 striker was one of Town's most impressive performers in Saturday's 2-0 home win over Gillingham.

He was unable to add to his tally of five goals for the season so far, but produced a tireless display and created several chances for others including Town's second goal of the game which was finished by Liam McAlinden.

Wildig said: "He covers every blade of grass every week. His fitness is unbelievable and he runs the channels so well. He's got five goals this season and he always looks a threat. I almost put him in at the end on Saturday and he was a bit disappointed in the changing room afterwards that he didn't slot that one away. But you can't fault his workrate."

Bradshaw was not the only forward singled out for praise by Wildig following Saturday's vital win, which was Town's first in nine matches.

The former Cardiff City man was also impressed with the debuts of new loan signings Cristian Lopez and Liam McAlinden.

Lopez earned accolades for his hold-up play during a 74-minute run-out before McAlinden replaced him to grab Town's second goal in the 81st minute.

Wildig said: "They were obviously eager to impress straight away and I thought Cristian held the ball up well for us in that first half and brought people into play .

"And Liam has come off the bench and got his goal on his debut, so you can't ask much more on a debut. It is always good to hit the ground running."

He added that he was delighted with the way the team had attacked throughout the game, which saw Town create several other good chances.

He said: "We always looked a threat on the attack. We have got pace going forward and if anything we should have scored more goals."

And striker John Marsden could be set to add further strength to Town's attack should he come through this afternoon's planned run-out in the reserves against Walsall.

Marsden has made the bench for the last two first-team fixtures, having recovered from a broken foot.