Tom Marshall hailed by Harriers boss

Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr today pointed to the recall of defender Tom Marshall as proof the door is never closed at Aggborough.

Marshall has started the last six games after coming back from a two-month loan spell at Evo-Stik Southern Premier League leaders Brackley.

The 24-year-old hadn't figured for Harriers prior to that since the memorable 5-4 Blue Square Premier win at home to Braintree last October.

But injury opened the door for the centre-half to return to the fold, after Michael Briscoe joined long-term absentee Tom Sharpe on the sidelines.

It was left to Marshall to seize his chance and Burr today hailed the player's application in solving his defensive headache at the back.

The Harriers boss said: "Everyone who is here wants to do well.

"You only have to look at somebody like - he wasn't featuring for us and went out on loan.

"He played first-team football there and has come back, forced his way into our side and put in some really good performances.

"He knows himself that he has set these standards and nothing less will do for us.

"That's the same for all of these young, exciting players - we are continually striving to get the best out of them."