Okenabirhie eyeing selection as Shrewsbury take on Fleetwood

Shrewsbury could have striker Fejiri Okenabirhie back in contention for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One meeting with fourth-placed Fleetwood.

The 23-year-old has returned to training following a hamstring problem suffered last month, although Shrews boss Sam Ricketts has not confirmed whether he will be involved.

Ricketts revealed up to five members of his squad are suffering with niggling injuries following last weekend’s goalless draw at Rotherham but is hopeful they will clear up in time.

Midfielders Dave Edwards and Brad Walker and forward Jason Cummings are pushing for recalls.

Joey Barton will bring back Fleetwood’s senior players at New Meadow after fielding a youthful line-up for the EFL Trophy draw with Liverpool Under-21s.

Manager Barton changed his entire starting XI for the midweek game and could revert to the team which won 2-1 against Rochdale last weekend.

Defenders Ashley Eastham and Peter Clarke were among the senior players involved on Wednesday against the Reds and are pushing for league starts.

Midfielder Jack Sowerby made a comeback from injury in that game, playing the opening 68 minutes, and could be involved.