We will learn from the Wembley mistakes, promises Shrewsbury's Carlton Morris

The striker was part of the Salop side that slipped to a 1-0 loss against League Two Lincoln at Wembley yesterday.

Following the defeat, boss Paul Hurst said he felt some of his players didn’t cope with the occasion of playing at the national stadium.

And Morris agreed the team failed to hit the standards they have set throughout the 2017/18 campaign.

“It was a tough game,” the Norwich loanee said.

“Lincoln made it difficult for us to get going and we didn’t move the ball like we usually do.

“We didn’t perform as we know we can. We are a league above Lincoln and were favourites to win.

“We have a strong team with good players but it didn’t happen for us.

“We have got to try to analyse why it didn’t happen, learn why and take that into some important league games.

“From negatives you can learn and become a better professional and a better person.

“We will now get through this as a team. Nobody is blaming anyone. Everyone is taking responsibility for themselves and we will move forward.”

Shrewsbury will now continue their quest to win promotion to the Championship when they travel to take on Bradford on Thursday.

And Morris has promised fans the team will respond to loss at Wembley in the right way.

“We have got to rally as a team,” the forward continued. That is more important than ever now because losing at Wembley was a tough defeat to take. We need to bounce back but we will show a response against Bradford on Thursday. It was really hard staying out on the pitch and watching Lincoln lift the trophy and I think that will ensure we produce even more of a reaction,” the striker added.

Morris admitted he was particularly disappointed for Shrewsbury’s fans that they lost at Wembley, with the players now desperate to give supporters a promotion party at the end of the campaign.

“Hopefully we will give them something to shout about because they have been different gravy this season,” he continued.

“Their support has really made a difference to us. We call them our 12th man for a reason, because they have been excellent.

“We had a period in the second half (against Lincoln) when we were on top and shooting their way and it was sensational, it gave me goose bumps.”

Skipper Mat Sadler admitted Lincoln were a big danger at set-pieces, with one bringing the winning goal.

“They put the ball in the box and attacked it well,” he said.

“We knew that was coming but we didn’t defend it well enough. We knew exactly how they were going to play and we didn’t deal with that.”

“We lick our wounds, we have to use this as motivation to go onto something more special.”

Sadler was also pleased with the backing from the travelling Salopians.

He added: “It’s a long old way, they got behind us for sure. It was a real special occasion and we will need them from now until the end of the season. I think we all know there’s some bigger fish to fry in terms of the league. This was a nice day and a nice occasion but that’s gone now. Were in for two prizes this season and this one hasn’t quite worked out.”