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WATCH: Cracker from Andy Cannon! Wrexham star fires Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side in front against Blackburn in FA Cup

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  • Cannon took aim from edge of box and scored
  • League Two side eyeing huge cup upset
  • Took early lead against Championship opponents
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Wrexham needed just 18 minutes to take the lead in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Championship opponents Blackburn. The midfielder ran onto a Sam Dalby pass, took a touch, and rifled the ball into the bottom corner from just inside the box, to give the League Two side a shock lead.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The winner of Wrexham's clash with Blackburn will take on Newcastle in a money-spinning fifth round tie. Of course, one may not view Phil Parkinson's side as complete underdogs given the investment of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney but a win over Rovers would mark a major step forward in their journey.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Once their FA Cup duties are finished, Wrexham will return to league action this weekend against Salford. They are currently second in the table.