Wrexham face Liverpool with Premier League still in their sights despite setback
Wrexham, co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, face Liverpool in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium, marking a remarkable rise from the National League to the Championship in five years. Despite missing out on the Championship playoffs on the final day of the 2025-26 season, manager Phil Parkinson views finishing seventh in their first Championship season as a significant achievement. The club has been promoted three times in four years and is among the favorites for promotion next season, though they are the only Championship club yet to make a signing. A deal for Crystal Palace full-back Danny Imray is close. Parkinson acknowledges the division will be stronger with relegated teams like West Ham, Burnley, and Wolves, and stresses the need for several more signings to remain competitive.
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