Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has shared his thoughts on his squad after impressive performances against Premier League opposition on their Wrex Coast tour.
Ahead of the 2024/25 League One campaign, Wrexham has been busy in the transfer window.
Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been keen to strengthen Phil Parkinson’s squad with five new players arriving at the Racecourse.
Wrexham have recently signed Callum Burton, Sebastian Revan, and George Dobson to increase competition for places in the starting XI.
The Red Dragons snapped up Leicester City defender Lewis Brunt and former Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo earlier in the window.
The former Sunderland manager has revealed that he has had transfer talks with the owners and remains keen to add further quality to his squad.
After impressive performances against Premier League sides AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea, the former Hull City coach has offered his thoughts on the current Wrexham squad.
Wrexham summer signings impressing Phil Parkinson
The Wrex Coast tour has provided the squad with the perfect opportunity to impress the manager and show why they should become regulars in his starting XI in the coming season.
The new summer signings have been eager to show their qualities as they look to settle in their new surroundings ahead of the League One campaign.
After an impressive 2-2 draw against Chelsea, the 56-year-old provided his thoughts on the squad’s performances in the US so far.
Speaking to the BBC, Parkinson said: “The new players have come in and slotted in really well for us so far. We are not going to moan too much. It was a proper shift from our boys and we played with belief in the second period and really took the game to them.
“We are all totally aligned on where we feel the squad needs to be. We have got a good squad as it stands and it is about players emerging in pre-season. People want to be part of it and are showing an appetite to play.”
Wrexham’s pre-season performances are a promising sign for Phil Parkinson
The North Wales outfit have really impressed during their Wrex Coast tour in the US so far.
With the Red Dragons set to face MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps at the weekend, Parkinson will be confident that his side can put on an impressive display and compete for their first win as the new season draws closer.
The Wrexham squad have shown they can compete against Premier League opposition, it may not be the strongest XI facing the Welsh club, but the performances show the progress that the Red Dragons are making.
Parkinson will be pleased with the sheer number of players working hard to impress him. Many members of the squad have had impressive performances to force their way into the manager’s thoughts.
The Wrex Coast tour has been a positive experience with the owners able to see the US fanbase interacting with the North Wales side.
The players have seen the impact of their success across the pond, but it has been the performances that will please Parkinson the most.
His squad have remained committed to being competitive and showing the right level of quality. With the League One campaign approaching, the Wrexham boss will be pleased with the pre-season games with the tour a promising sign for the club’s form heading into the coming season.