Wrexham have brought in some proven players throughout the Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds era but there aren’t many internationals in the squad.
That isn’t a slight on the squad; there aren’t many National League, League Two or League One clubs with a raft of players heading off on international duty.
James McClean has featured for Ireland whilst being a Wrexham player but stepped away from the international scene back in October.
Jacob Mendy has broken into the Gambia squad since his move to Wrexham and has admitted that his transfer made that dream a reality.
Outside of Steven Fletcher’s previous caps with Scotland, there isn’t much more international experience in the squad.
Perhaps Thomas O’Connor will be on the Ireland radar down the line but Max Cleworth’s father has already confirmed that the defender can’t play for Wales.
Paul Mullin on Wales
Then we come to Paul Mullin.
The Liverpudlian qualifies to play for Wales and was placed on standby by Wales boss Rob Page in October.
Mullin has been an absolute goal machine since signing for Wrexham in 2021, racking up 105 goals in 140 appearances for the club.
The step up from League Two football to the international game is a big one but Mullin was scored so many goals that he surely deserves a chance.
Mullin has now spoken to The Guardian and has admitted that he would ‘love’ to play for Wales one day.
Mullin noted that his grandmother was born in Wales and he would really want to turn out for the country if possible.
The Wrexham goal machine added that he doesn’t ever think about leaving the club even though he wants to play at the highest level possible.
Moving closer to home has been vital for Mullin having previously been with Cambridge United and he seems genuinely happy at the STōK Cae Ras.
“Obviously, I want to play at the highest level possible,” said Mullin. “I’d love to play for Wales, the country where my nan was born. But in terms of leaving the club it’s never something I think about. I signed a new contract with Wrexham in January because I absolutely adore it. I come home every day and see Albi, which is the main reason I signed in the first place,” he added.
Who is Mullin’s competition?
Wales aren’t exactly blessed with lots of strikers right now.
Kieffer Moore is the leading striker for Wales and he is currently pushing for Premier League promotion with Ipswich Town.
Swansea City’s Liam Cullen offers another option and has scored seven times in 44 Championship games this season.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Brennan Johnson, Leeds United’s Daniel James and Ipswich’s Nathan Broadhead can also be used as strikers if needed.
Millwall’s Tom Bradshaw has earned eight call-ups but has never scored, so there does seem to be room for another natural centre forward.
That is where Mullin could come in and after missing out on qualification for Euro 2024, Wales should at least take a look at Mullin and see if he can bring something different to Page’s squad.