Wrexham consistency pleases Parkinson as Kabore praised

Boss Phil Parkinson feels Wrexham are finding consistency in the Championship after their controlled showing in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Derby County.

Lewis O'Brien's 59th-minute header at the Stok Cae Ras was cancelled out by Ben Brereton Diaz's stunning strike as the points were shared in north Wales.

But the draw with the Rams meant Wrexham are unbeaten in three matches across all competitions, and Parkinson believes his side - who had more possession, shots and shots on target against Derby - are showing signs of growth in the second tier.

"If you look at the run we've had, the Preston win, the Millwall win, we lost to QPR then we've won at Norwich and on Tuesday (against Reading) and drawn today, we're definitely seeing some consistency in our play," said the Wrexham boss.

"We're definitely learning as a team. The lads who have come up with us are learning about the demands of the Championship.

"We're all so disappointed we haven't won because the crowd were brilliant for us today.

"I've got to thank them for that because that atmosphere today was where we need it to make it an intimidating place for the opposition to play.

"I thought the crowd really played their part and I'd have loved to have rewarded them with a win."

Issa Kabore registered a third assist in just his second appearance since joining Wrexham on a season-long loan from Manchester City.

And Parkinson hailed the Burkina Faso international as a "great signing" following his impressive home debut.

"Issa was brilliant again today," said Parkinson.

"It's his quality, but he fights for every ball, he gets back quickly, he's a good defender and that was a goal that will be up there with the contenders for one of the best goals in the Championship today.

"He plays with a real heart and commitment. When we watched him, I really liked that about him.

"He runs back as quick as he goes forward. He's tenacious, he wants to win and he's a great signing for us."