Shropshire Star

Dave Edwards: One down and two to go in Shrewsbury Town's defining run

Shrewsbury have got off to the best start possible in a season-defining three games.

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Tom Bloxham celebrates at Port Vale (AMA)

Winning away at Port Vale, with two home games to come, was massive.

I was interested to see how Paul Hurst would set up, as Port Vale needed to win the game and a draw wouldn’t have been too bad for Shrewsbury.

But in typical Paul Hurst fashion they went after them early. They started the game well and Tom Bayliss had a good chance that resulted in a corner.

One thing Shrewsbury have definitely improved under Hurst are the set pieces and the creativity.

It was a well-worked set piece and ended with a terrific cross from Mal Benning, who continues to impress at left-back, and it was a smart finish from Dan Udoh at the back post.