'He could go on a run now' - Phillips on Rodriguez

Waynne Phillips hopes Jay Rodriguez can embark on a goal-scoring run over the final stages of the campaign after netting his first goal for Wrexham against Stockport County.

After seeing his penalty saved by Corey Addai, the striker fired into the net from the rebound to earn Phil Parkinson's men a 1-0 victory over Dave Challinor's side at the Stok Racecourse.

It was the striker's first goal on his 11th appearance since joining from Burnley during the January transfer window, and former Wrexham midfielder Phillips hopes the 35-year-old can now have a big impact over the final eight games of the season.

"I'm so happy for him," Phillips told BBC Radio Cymru.

"The longer he goes without a goal, I'm sure it'll play on his mind.

"It wasn't the best penalty but he was lucky that the ball fell back to him and he finished it well. 

"He could go on a run now and score four or five before the end of the season. That's what we hope for and that Wrexham keep on winning games."

Wrexham rose above Wycombe Wanderers, who have a game in hand, into second place in the League One table courtesy of what was a fourth 1-0 victory in five games.

And while the performance against Stockport was far from perfect, Phillips says winning was all that matters for Wrexham.

"It looks very good (the table)," he added. "A win for Wrexham was all that was needed today.

"Stockport losing and Charlton losing heavily at Peterborough, so it's starting to look like it's between Wrexham and Wycombe for second place. 

"It was important to follow-up last weekend's win at Wycombe against Stockport today and that's exactly what Wrexham have done.

"There'll be no complaints tonight, everyone's gone home happy and there are only eight left now."