'Outstanding' Wrexham showing they're 'serious contenders' for League One title as Phil Parkinson says Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney's side are 'on a high' after Peterborough win

Wrexham recorded an impressive away win on Saturday as they beat Peterborough 2-0, thanks to goals from Jack Marriott and Max Cleworth. The result leaves Parkinson's side second in the table, having won three and drawn one of their opening four games of the campaign, and the manager believes they are proving just how good they are.

Of course, the Welsh club, bankrolled by Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have already won back-to-back promotions, going from the National League to League One without breaking much of a sweat. And Parkinson has once again set his sights on competing at the top end of the table as they aim for a third successive ascension, this time into the Championship.

Parkinson told reporters:  “We have to show we’re serious contenders at this level and we’ve done it in really good style. We knew what we had to do today against a very good Peterborough side, the shape of the team out of possession was outstanding.

“The first goal typified our quality and all in all it was good win for the team and the subs who came on. It was the shape of the team and the structure was really good, Peterborough found it difficult to play through us.

“We were reasonably comfortable and the lads are on a high because of that. This was another test for us today.”

Wrexham welcome Shrewsbury Town next weekend as they aim to extend their unbeaten record. Shrewsbury are currently 20th in League One.