Parkinson targets Premier League scalp in EFL Cup

Boss Phil Parkinson hopes Wrexham can draw a Premier League club at the Stok Cae Ras in the third round of the EFL Cup after overcoming Preston North End in round two.

Ryan Hardie's sublime strike cancelled out Lewis Dobbin's early opener at Deepdale, although the Lilywhites regained the lead through Liam Lindsay's header from a set piece.

Harry Ashfield equalised prior to the hour mark in Lancashire before substitute Kieffer Moore won it for the visitors in the second minute of added time with what was his third goal in two games.

Parkinson is now targeting a scalp against a top-flight side next time out - where Wrexham will be competing in the third round for the first time since the 1981-82 season.

"I think the time is ready for us to get a Premier League club at home," he said.

"We've had some decent cup wins and we haven't really pulled out that big team at home. I think the law of averages says this is our time."

Parkinson changed his entire starting XI following Saturday's frustrating 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday - a game in which his side led 2-0.

And the 57-year-old felt several players took their chance to impress against Paul Heckingbottom's outfit in the EFL Cup on Tuesday

"Football never changes, competition for places is key," added the Wrexham boss.

"Players when they get the chance have got to step up to the plate and let their football do the talking.

"It's a good night's work for us, a lot of lads came in, we made 11 changes.

"I think you've also got to look at the players who weren't here tonight. [Liberato] Cacace's coming back, George Thomason, Josh Windass. Nathan Broadhead wasn't even in the squad.

"So the squad is getting to where we want it to be, and a special mention to Callum Doyle as well - I thought he was terrific for us."