Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says their strong start to the season "doesn't count for a great deal" in the long-run after easing past Shrewsbury Town.
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Wrexham beat Shrewsbury Town 3-0Welsh side go top of League OneParkinson downplays great startWHAT HAPPENED?
Goals from Ollie Palmer, Elliot Lee, and Jack Marriott secured a comfortable win against local rivals Shrewsbury at SToK Cae Ras on Saturday, lifting Wrexham to the top of League One. Despite picking up 13 points from a possible 15 so far, manager Parkinson is not getting carried away with their results this term.
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He told The Leader: “It’s a great start for us, it really is. We’re pleased but five games in now, we know it doesn’t count for a great deal. But we have to be pleased with our work so far this season and now we can take a deep breath."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Despite sealing back-to-back promotions, Wrexham were expected to struggle a bit more in League One this season. However, their flying start means that promotion to the Championship for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's could be a possibility – albeit it is very early in the season.
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Wrexham take a break from League One action on Tuesday when they take on League Two team Salford City in the EFL Trophy, before travelling to promotion hopefuls Birmingham City in the English third-tier on Saturday.