Martin Riley is ready for the challenge of League Two

Central defender Martin Riley aims to prove Wolves were wrong to terminate his contract, by making the grade with Shrewsbury Town.

"I believe I can do it at League Two level," he told BBC Radio Shropshire.

Shrewsbury manager Paul Simpson has given the 21-year-old the challenge to impress him between now and the end of the season.

"If he can show he's better than our other centre-halves, then he'll earn himself a contract," said Simpson.

"I've seen enough in training to think Martin is worth another look. Now the challenge is there for him to show us all what he can do."

Riley, a Wolverhampton boy who first joined his home-town club as a 14-year-old, admits he was disappointed not to be retained at Molineux.

But he added: "Dropping down two divisions gives me the chance to kick-start my career."