Sadler has made 26 appearances for Shrewsbury so far

Watford have agreed to extend Mat Sadler's six-month loan to Shrewsbury until the end of the season.

The left-back has been a first pick for Shrewsbury boss Graham Turner, and has been an ever-present in the Town side.

"I've had a fantastic time and I feel a real part of the promotion campaign," he told BBC Radio Shropshire.

Shrewsbury captain Ian Sharps added: "It's great news. He's a Steady Eddie, works and trains hard, and you can see he's played at a higher level."

Sadler, 25, joined Shrewsbury at the start of the season after failing to re-establish himself at Watford after injury - and has played 26 times so far for the Shropshire side.

"I feel fit physically and mentally, I feel optimistic for the future, and feel I'm proving my critics (at Watford) wrong," he said.

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