Shrewsbury player ratings v Grimsby: 6s and two 7s as Salop rescue point

Here are the Salop player ratings from Croud Meadow.

Shrewsbury Town (5-4-1)

Will Brook 6

Sent the wrong way for the penalty in the first half, but he was called into action in the second half to beat away Jaze Kabia's header at the back post.

Luca Hoole 6

Shifted inside onto the right of the back three because of Boyle's unavailability. In good individual form lately, impressing against Gillingham and Sutton, and the switch inside didn't seem to affect that momentum he's built up.

Tom Anderson 6

The reshuffle impacted Anderson too, as he moved from the right of the back three to the left in Boyle's place. Helped Clucas in the build up to the equaliser and otherwise adapted well to being asked to operate on the opposing side of the back-line that he is accustomed to.

Sam Stubbs 7

Cool under pressure with Jeze Kabia at his back and facing his own goal, he dropped the shoulder and the danger was averted. Made one excellent challenge when a hopeful ball over the top left Kabia one on one and with a chance to run towards goal. Did overplay on occasions and one late challenge led to his booking. Important contribution at the end to ensure Grimsby didn't nick a winner.

Ismeal Kabia 6

After his heroic exploits in the FA Cup on Saturday, Kabia - who'd limped off at Sutton but recovered for this game - was asked to shift over to wing back to help cover absent personnel. Early on he combined with Scully as Shrewsbury attacked down the right with pace and trickery. Decision making might've been better when Lloyd had made a good run into space. Attentive in his defensive duties.

Sam Clucas 6

Seemed to be in some discomfort in the first half after a collision but carried on. Didn't actually appear to get his long throw-in quite right in the build up to the equaliser but his cross was excellent and a treat for Marquis. Found Darragh Burns to be a tricky customer at times.

Taylor Perry 6

A useful cameo from the bench as a part of Shrewsbury's comeback at the weekend and got the nod ahead of the benched England and suspended Ruffels. Did his bit for the team out of possession, but struggled to significantly impact proceedings with the ball.  

Tommy McDermott 6

Like Perry, caught the eye on Saturday and was recalled to the starting line-up here as the midfield took on a fresh appearance. There were some nice bits and pieces in the first half as he demonstrated a decent passing range prior to conceding the penalty and he almost created a chance for Marquis with an eye-catching cross-field ball into the penalty area.

Anthony Scully 6

A little more prominent here having been on the periphery at Sutton. Had Town's first substantial attempt on goal before Marquis struck. Another effort when he picked the ball up and cut in from the left as also looking goalbound but was blocked.

George Lloyd 6

Worked hard in a competitive battle as both sides cancelled each other out in the early stages. Made some decent runs which weren't rewarded with an appropriate pass. Demonstrated his versatility when asked to revert from centre forward to wing back and to his credit adapted quickly.

John Marquis 7*

Given the nod after his efforts from the bench in the cup brou2ght about Town's progress and partnered Lloyd in doing so. Dropped into pockets and knitted moves together before his excellent header prior to the break.

Substitutes

Chuks Aneke (for Kabia 58) 6

Fired a stinging drive into a wall of bodies which looked like being on target. Was at times a nuisance in the final third.

Isaac England England (for Scully 73)

Substitutes not used: Harrison, Benning, Gray, Biggins