Shrewsbury v Lincoln City: Ollie Westbury's predicted XI

Shrewsbury Town produced a superb comeback in the final stages of their game against Wigan - so will Gareth Ainsworth change his team?

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Salop stopped the rot on Saturday as they scored twice to snatch a late point to prevent them from losing their fourth consecutive League One game. 

Town welcome Lincoln City on Boxing Day - and our Shrewsbury reporter Ollie Westbury has selected the XI he thinks will start the match.

Ollie Westbury picks Gareth Ainsworth's team for Lincoln clash. placeholder image
Ollie Westbury picks Gareth Ainsworth's team for Lincoln clash.

Tom Bloxham was clearly the difference-maker at the weekend. He made both of Shrewsbury's goals, and although his impact was great off the bench - Ainsworth is going to find it hard not to start him in this one. 

Leo Castledine also made a positive impact when he came off the bench, so like Bloxham, I would expect him to start. 

Funso Ojo started in midfield, and he did OK at The Brick Community Stadium, so it feels harsh to leave out the Port Vale loanee. 

Jamal Blackman did well on his Salop debut so it looks like he is set for a run in the side too, despite Toby Savin coming back into contention. 

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