European qualification chance would be 'fantastic'
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Phil Parkinson has welcomed the idea of Wrexham having a chance to play European football through success in a Welsh cup competition.
As things stand, Wrexham, Cardiff City, Swansea City and Newport County are only able to qualify for European competitions via the Premier League, FA Cup or EFL Cup.
But discussions have taken place at the four clubs and the Football Association of Wales about the idea of entering the Welsh League Cup - currently known as the Nathaniel MG Cup - for a chance to represent Wales in the Europa Conference League.
Parkinson says it would be “fantastic” for Wales’ EFL clubs to have a route into Europe through Welsh domestic competition.
“To have that opportunity to get into Europe again for the club would be amazing,” said the Wrexham boss.
“Hopefully that comes to fruition.”
The proposal – known as Prosiect Cymru, Welsh for Project Wales – has been presented to Uefa, the Football Association, Premier League and clubs in the Cymru Premier, Wales’ domestic top flight.