Simpson was formerly with the Blackburn Rovers academy

Shrewsbury Town's young midfielder Jake Simpson has stressed he gets no favours from boss Paul Simpson - his father.

The 18-year-old joined Town this summer after being released by Blackburn and has made seven appearances.

"He treats me as a player, no differently from any of the other players," he told BBC Radio Shropshire.

"It's done professionally, and he's two different people to me really. What comes into the club stays at the club, what's at home stays at home."

"It's been a great start for me, and hopefully I've shown everyone I'm good enough to be in the team.

"Perhaps I've got a bit of extra experience from the Premier League at academy level that's standing me in good stead here.

"I want to do well for Shrewsbury Town for as long as I can, and I hope people see that I'm here for how I play rather than for who my dad is."

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