Town youngsters keen to stay with Yeltz

The on-loan duo have already made an impression in their short time with John Hill's side at The Grove and, although the aim as individuals is to play games, they have their sights set on climbing the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League table.

Striker Anderson, who has bagged three goals in his last three starts, believes it's a realistic aim despite the Yeltz's 1-0 setback at home to league leaders Blyth Spartans on Saturday.

"I think we should be pushing for the play-offs really, because I think we have a good enough team now," said Anderson, who spent a spell on loan at AFC Telford in the National North earlier in the season.

"We've shown that we can come up and compete against big sides in the league so it's definitely the aim.

"It's a real close-knit group at Halesowen and the fans are great. They've taken to me well. They're very vocal as well which is what you need."

The 18-year-old is hoping that, unless required at his parent club Shrewsbury, he can see out the rest of the season at The Grove.

"If I carry on playing well and enjoying it then hopefully I can stay on till the end of the season, but if Shrewsbury need me back then, of course, I'll go back and look forward to the challenge," he said. "It's game time that I need."

Goalkeeper Rowley shared his team-mate's ambitions, saying: "We're about eighth at the minute and we're doing OK.

"I think play-offs are the aim and I'm certainly looking to get there.

"It's going well here at the minute. I'm just getting games in and showing what I can do.

"It's quite physical. You get a lot of action from corners and crosses with players leaving one on you. For me, being young, it's good experience."

And the 19-year-old admitted that strength in depth in the goalkeeping department at League One Shrewsbury would mean a loan extension would be welcome news.

"I would like to stay," he added. "I'd be happy to stay and get as much experience as I can.

"With there being so many good keepers at Shrewsbury I think it suits both parties for me to be here as long as I can."