Wrexham had to block outside noise - Parkinson

Wrexham bounced back from midweek defeat with a convincing 4-1 win over Preston, with Parkinson dismissing mounting criticism.

Wrexham responded to recent criticism and a 2-1 home loss to West Bromwich Albion with a dominant 4-1 Championship victory over Preston North End. Manager Phil Parkinson said the team had to "block everything out" amid pressure following a slow start to the season. Joe Worrall and Ben Whiteman scored their first goals for the club in the first half, with Sam Smith and Kieffer Moore adding second-half goals. Parkinson expressed confidence in the squad's ability to compete this season, citing an extensive injury list as a factor in their inconsistency.