Boss Phil Parkinson hopes Wrexham can draw a Premier League membership on the Stok Cae Ras within the third spherical of the EFL Cup after overcoming Preston North Finish in spherical two.
Ryan Hardie’s elegant strike cancelled out Lewis Dobbin’s early opener at Deepdale, though the Lilywhites regained the lead via Liam Lindsay’s header from a set piece.
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Harry Ashfield equalised previous to the hour mark in Lancashire earlier than substitute within the second minute of added time with what was his third aim in two video games.
Parkinson is now focusing on a scalp in opposition to a top-flight facet subsequent day out – the place Wrexham will probably be competing within the third spherical for the primary time for the reason that 1981-82 season.
“I believe the time is prepared for us to get a Premier League membership at residence,” he stated.
“We have had some respectable cup wins and we’ve not actually pulled out that massive staff at residence. I believe the legislation of averages says that is our time.”
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Parkinson modified his whole beginning XI following Saturday’s irritating 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday – a recreation through which his facet led 2-0.
And the 57-year-old felt a number of gamers took their likelihood to impress in opposition to Paul Heckingbottom’s outfit within the EFL Cup on Tuesday
“Soccer by no means modifications, competitors for locations is vital,” added the Wrexham boss.
“Gamers once they get the possibility have gotten to step as much as the plate and let their soccer do the speaking.
“It is a good night time’s work for us, a variety of lads got here in, we made 11 modifications.
“I believe you’ve got additionally acquired to take a look at the gamers who weren’t right here tonight. [Liberato] Cacace’s coming again, George Thomason, Josh Windass. Nathan Broadhead wasn’t even within the squad.
“So the squad is attending to the place we wish it to be, and a particular point out to Callum Doyle as effectively – I assumed he was terrific for us.”