The Black Cats are just a point off the play-off places in the Championship following a 1-1 draw at Blackpool on New Year’s Day.
Yet Mowbray is still dealing with several injury setbacks, with Aji Alese, Danny Batth, Dennis Cirkin, Alex Pritchard, Niall Huggins, Corry Evans and Elliot Embleton all sidelined.
The Sunderland boss has said he may give opportunities to some of the squad’s younger players but also wants to name a competitive side to win the match.
Here’s our predicted Black Cats line-up to face Shrewsbury:
1. GK: Alex Bass
Has only made one senior appearance for Sunderland since joining the club from Portsmouth in the summer. May get an opportunity in the cup. Photo: Martin Swinney
2. RB: Lynden Gooch
Is available again following a hamstring issue and was set to travel with the squad. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Bailey Wright
With Danny Batth and Aji Alese still sidelined with injuries, Wright has slotted back into Sunderland’s defence following his call-up to Australia’s World Cup squad. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Luke O’Nien
Played at Blackpool despite struggling with an illness bug. Has performed well at centre-back in a back four and back three this season. Photo: Frank Reid