‘How’s the jet lag?’ - Wrexham star James McClean pays the price for Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney-funded promotion party in Las Vegas

The Red Dragons are on their way to League One after bouncing straight through the fourth tier of English football. Hollywood co-owners Reynolds and McElhenney rewarded a National League title triumph in 2023 with an all-expenses-paid trip to Nevada, and have repeated that trick 12 months on.

Phil Parkinson’s squad have been enjoying VIP treatment in Sin City, spending wild nights clubbing while also taking the opportunity to watch Mexican boxing sensation Canelo Alvarez in action. The good times cannot last forever, though, and many Wrexham stars are now back in the United Kingdom.

Versatile Irishman McClean is among those still getting to grips with the shift in time zones. With the 35-year-old finding it difficult to sleep, as his body adjusts to the switch from North America to North Wales, he has taken to late-night running – posting on Instagram: “How’s the jet lag? Sound, aye!”

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Getting some early fitness work in may be no bad thing, with Parkinson counting down the days until his players return for pre-season training. Fresh faces are expected to join the ranks during the summer transfer window, while a return to the States will be made for a series of friendly dates.