Phil Parkinson steers Wrexham toward a fourth straight promotion, keeping his mantra of "do what works" intact. Ahead of the Saturday clash with Middlesbrough, he plans to focus the squad on the day’s demands, assigning staff to monitor rivals while refusing distractions from other fixtures.

Wrexham sit just above Hull City on goal difference, one point clear of Derby County, and a single goal away from the Championship’s final top‑six slot. Parkinson’s calm leadership, praised by midfielders Ollie Rathbone and Matty James, has guided the Red Dragons through three consecutive promotions since 2022.

The manager’s experience—spanning clubs such as Hull City, Charlton Athletic and Sunderland—shines when he isolates the team from external noise. He insists on a consistent message: “Just keep doing what we’ve done,” a philosophy that has earned him a reputation as a steady architect of success.

With the club’s rapid rise from the National League, Parkinson’s proven approach offers a clear path to the Championship, solidifying his place as the man steering Wrexham’s unprecedented ascent.