Phil Parkinson sends 'slightly surreal' message to Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac about Wrexham's pre-season tour

Wrexham have arrived in Sydney after a successful time in Melbourne on their pre-season tour.

Wrexham beat Melbourne Victory 3-0 to kick off their preparations for the new season in the best possible way.

Phil Parkinson’s side looked sharp throughout the clash with the A-League side and now face Sydney FC in their second game of the tour.

For the Red Dragons to be competing and winning on tours to places such as Australia is another indication to the progress made in recent years and the boss has reflected on the ‘slightly surreal’ experience so far.

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Phil Parkinson reflects on Wrexham journey from National League to Sydney Harbour

Speaking at a press conference before Wrexham’s clash with Sydney FC, Parkinson was asked about the club’s journey from the National League to standing in front of the iconic Sydney Harbour.

Parkinson stated: “Looking back at the National League days to now, outside Sydney Harbour, on a tour of Australia and New Zealand, it just seems slightly surreal.

“It’s just been great to be a part it because it’s not just the football team, it’s the whole area that has had an uplift in Wrexham, and obviously the attention we’ve had around the world as well.”

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Ryan Hardie impressed Wrexham fans with his debut against Melbourne, where the striker picked up his first goal for the club and Parkinson has told his squad to enjoy this ‘unique’ experience.

Parkinson explained: “Obviously, America and Canada, last year for tour, now Australia and New Zealand, you know, it’s quite extraordinary really from, from where we’ve come from. I would say to the lads and staff to really enjoy this as it is a unique experience to be a part of this story.”

Wrexham’s players given some time off after Melbourne Victory

Following a winning start to their tour, the Wrexham squad were given some free time upon arriving in Sydney and Parkinson has revealed what some of the players got up to.

Parkinson revealed: “It’s a bit special. Arriving yesterday with the sunshine, we gave the lads a bit of free time, because we had the game on Friday evening and then travelled yesterday morning.

“The lads have been at the beach, walked around and got a great feel for the city.”

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Attentions now turn to that clash with Sydney and the manager will be hoping to see further improvements both physically and technically from his players.

Wrexham fans want to see Harry Ashfield after the academy graduate caught the eye with his display in the second half against Melbourne and may get another chance to stake a claim in Parkinson’s plans.

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