James Collins is a striker who signed for Shrewsbury Town in January 2011.

James, who began the 2010-11 season with Aston Villa, had a pre-season trial at Aberdeen where he played in a friendly match.

Nothing came of it, and to gain experience he was loaned out to Burton Albion in October 2010. He did well there as a bustling front man and when his loan was up Shrewsbury offered him a permanent deal. James went on to net eight goals in the second half of the campaign as the Shrews gained a place in the play-offs.

James has been capped for the Republic of Ireland at U21 level.