Tyrone Barnett hoping for first start at Town

The talented forward, who signed for Town on deadline day from Peterborough, came off the bench to earn Salop a 1-1 draw with Phil Brown's Shrimpers on Saturday.

Barnett curled home a spectacular effort from an acute anglem following a mistake by highly-rated Southend goalkeeper Dan Bentley.

And Barnett was delighted to score the goal that maintained Shrewsbury's unbeaten home record in League Two.

He said: "It was an important goal because it got us back into the game, but it was also important because it was my debut and it's a great feeling to score on your debut.

"It's just what I needed. First game, first goal and I couldn't have wished for anything better other than three points.

"We really wanted to keep that unbeaten home record so it's a good result. But we have to move on quickly because we have Carlisle now.

"I don't think the manager has brought me here to sit on the bench. He has brought me here to compete for a place up top. Hopefully, after scoring, I will be in contention to start."

Barnett, who signed for Peterborough for £1.1million in 2012, is thrilled to be at Greenhous Meadow after Town snapped him up for an undisclosed six-figure fee.

He said: "I cannot thank the gaffer enough for bringing me here and I just want to score as many goals as possible.

"I'm very grateful for the opportunity. I have come to a club fighting at the top of the league and everyone is buzzing. I'm really excited.

"There is a lot of competition with six first-team strikers but you can't ask for any more. If everyone is fit and firing it's only good for the club."