HERE are the Huddersfield Town player ratings from Saturday afternoon’s League One home game against Shrewsbury Town at the John Smith’s Stadium.

Nicholls: Two very important saves in the first period to underline his importance. 7

Lees: Strode forward when the chance arose in opening half. Lovely crossfield pass ahead of opener. Was tested defensively. Switched to left of the ‘three’ after Spencer came off. 7

Helik: A good tussle with Marquis who made him earn his corn. Plenty of work. 7

Callum Marshall, who netted his first league goal for Huddersfield Town on his maiden League One start against Shrewsbury. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Spencer: Assist for Marshall’s goal. Came off in early in the second half with an arm injury by looks. 6

Sorensen: Not as bucaneering as of late, although the bar was pretty high, it must be said. 6

Evans: One or two contributions, but you wanted more assertion. 5

Hogg: Skied a good first-half chance. Had to dig in as Town toiled in second half. 6

Wiles: No third successive league goal. Worked hard, but no real impact in final third. 6

Miller: Town’s go-to man in the first half where he caught the eye. More a case for graft in the second period. 7

Marshall: A big afternoon by way of his first league start for Town. After missing a sitter, he atoned. Moments of sharpness. 6

Ward: Fought hard against Shrews’ big centre-backs, but nothing dropped in front of goal for him. 5

Substitutes: Pearson (Spencer 51) Slotted in on right. 6.

Koroma (Marshall 67). Some neat contributions. 7.

Healey (Ward 67). Missed a huge chance to seal it. 5.

Kasumu (Evans 68) Did well when came on 7.

Iorpenda (Wiles 90+4).

Not used: Maxwell, Headley.

Ratings: Some key 7s for Huddersfield Town but also some 5s in tense win over Shrewsbury Town

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