Wrexham's latest setback leaves Phil Parkinson questioning his players' effort and desire

Wrexham lost to Sheffield United on Friday; manager Phil Parkinson questioned his players' effort and desire after a performance far below their National League standard against the same opponents.

Wrexham suffered a defeat at Sheffield United on Friday that left manager Phil Parkinson questioning his squad's commitment. The loss stood in sharp contrast to how Wrexham had performed against Sheffield United when the Welsh club was still competing in the National League, when they had stretched the Blades. Parkinson's post-match comments focused on the gap between the effort and desire shown on the day and what he expects from his players at this level.