Paul Murray has been out since rupturing his Achilles in mid-August

Shrewsbury Town midfielder Paul Murray has made his return to competitive action in the midweek reserve team friendly against Crewe Alexandra.

Marc Pugh also returned on Tuesday night following his loan spell at Luton, scoring in a 5-1 defeat.

Summer signing Murray has not played since scoring the late winner in a 1-0 win over Exeter City back in August.

The influential midfielder, 32, has now missed 11 matches since discovering he had ruptured his Achilles tendon.