Biggins 'up for the challenge' with Newport

Harrison Biggins is relishing the challenge of keeping Newport County in the Football League.

The midfielder joined from Shrewsbury on loan this January and made the perfect home debut, scoring in The Exiles' impressive 2-1 win against play-off hopefuls Chesterfield.

County supporters will be hoping midfielder Biggins can continue his form in their fight against relegation.

"I just want to be the best team player I possibly can and help the team and help this club, with their intentions of staying up and even more," said Biggins.

He added: "Looking from the outside in, people had written Newport off and looking at the league table that's far from the case. I think it's a challenge, and I'm up for the challenge."

Biggins was County boss Christian Fuchs' first signing of the January transfer window, and the Austrian has been impressed by the on-loan midfielder.

"He brings a lot of experience and a lot of energy, it's just the personality he has, the presence he has on the field. He's great in both boxes." Fuchs said.

The 29-year-old has attributed much of his form to the coaching of former Premier League winner Fuchs.

"He's a real positive person in meetings and what have you. His coaching is really good as well," said Biggins.

"I think as a player first and foremost you just want to be working with a good person every day. who's honest with you and someone who you can sit and talk to, feel comfortable talking to, and that's certainly what he is."

"There's so much clarity that he gives you so each person knows their roles, it just makes it a lot easier for us."

Next up for the Exiles is a relegation six-pointer at local rivals Bristol Rovers on Saturday, 31 January (12:30 GMT), who are one point ahead of County in 22nd.