Phil Parkinson happy as Wrexham pass test against ‘clinical’ Premier League team

The Welsh club’s co-owner and Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds was present to watch the penalty shoot-out victory.

Manager Phil Parkinson applauds Wrexham fans ahead of their FA Cup third-round tie against Nottingham Forest. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Phil Parkinson believes knocking Nottingham Forest out of the FA Cup will help Wrexham’s push to play Premier League teams on an equal footing.

Wrexham won a thrilling third-round tie in front of Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds on Friday night, progressing 4-3 on penalties at the SToK Cae Ras after drawing 3-3 over 120 minutes.