Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson is targeting improvement as his team prepares for a series of high-profile pre-season friendlies against top Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Leeds United, Liverpool, and Sunderland. These matches are seen as crucial for Wrexham's development as they prepare for their second consecutive Championship season.

Parkinson believes the squad is better positioned for the upcoming season than last year, when a slow start was attributed to significant player turnover. The club's increased status, following their Hollywood takeover in 2021, allows for such high-caliber fixtures. Last season, Wrexham finished seventh in the Championship, narrowly missing the play-offs.

This year's pre-season includes games against Manchester United in Finland on Saturday, followed by encounters with Leeds, Liverpool, and Sunderland in the United States. Parkinson highlighted the benefit of having a more settled squad this year, with key players who missed last pre-season now integrated. He emphasized the team's commitment to aggressive, attacking performances that will resonate with their supporters, regardless of the result.