Wrexham star Jordan Davies explains why squad aren't worried about tough pre-season training schedule in United States as midfielder makes 'cow field' comparison

The Red Dragons are in Los Angeles as they gear up for matches against Premier League teams Bournemouth and Chelsea in California before they head to Canada to take on Vancouver Whitecaps to conclude the tour.

Phil Parkinson has his players doing double training sessions to get them back in shape after their summer break - and a glitzy launch party in Beverly Hills hosted by co-owner Rob McElhenney - as they begin preparations on the grounds of the University of Los Angeles. The burden of the schedule has been made somewhat easier, though, due to the quality of the facilities, Davies says.

"Two sessions a day and the facilities probably make those sessions a little bit easier when it gets tough because the facilities are brilliant," he told The Leader. "Chappell Hill University was one of the highlights of the trip last year, I thought it was a special place. It is UCLA this time around so it will be a similar experience. "It is brilliant and it probably gives you that five per cent more - it is better than running around a cow field I suppose! "You are over in LA, working hard and enjoying your job which is what it is about."

Beating Premier League opposition in the United States may be a tall order for the Red Dragons, but they will be hoping to lift their confidence ahead of their first season back in League One following their second consecutive promotion.