WREXHAM assistant boss Steve Parkin felt his side’s quality at the top end of the pitch was there for all to see in the impressive 4-1 League One victory over Northampton.
James McClean’s early finish and Jack Marriott’s strike sandwiched Cameron McGeehan’s equaliser before half-time, with Elliot Lee’s header and McClean’s volley putting the result beyond doubt after the break for the promotion-chasing hosts.
Parkin hailed his side’s final-third prowess and reserved special praise for Ryan Barnett who notched a hat-trick of assists in the emphatic win which keeps Wrexham second in the table.
He said: “Any win is pleasing but I think the manner in which it was achieved was very rewarding for all of us in terms of the way that we like to play.
“I think we limited a good side when they’re on form. We’ve watched the videos and they’ve got some dangerous players so to come out 4-1 on top is really pleasing.
“Some of the crossing was of a very standard, some of the goals was amazing. The key thing for us is to try and produce that quality in the final third and they did very well.
“I think we managed to open the game up really well by switching the ball from left to right very quickly on several occasions, which then gives him (Barnett) the opportunity to run at his full-back one v one and we know how dangerous he can be.
“He’s quick and he’s direct and his crossing was bang at it so we’re really pleased for him.”
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