James using Leicester inspiration for Wrexham run-in

Matty James hopes to use his time at Leicester City as inspiration to help Wrexham gain promotion from League One this season.

The 33-year-old was on the score sheet as the Foxes defeated Nottingham Forest 3-2 on the final day of the 2012-13 Championship regular season to sneak into the play-offs in dramatic fashion.

James netted what could yet be a crucial equaliser as Wrexham came from behind to earn a point against Bristol Rovers at the Stok Cae Ras on Friday.

The draw - combined with Wycombe Wanderers' 2-0 win at Bolton Wanderers - saw Phil Parkinson's side drop to third in the table with just three matches of the regular season left to play.

But having played a key role in crunch periods during his career already, James says Wrexham need to embrace being in such a strong position as they look to earn a third successive promotion.

"I've been involved in promotion races that went to the last kick of the season, away at Nottingham Forest for Leicester, so there's so many twists and turns," said the midfielder.

"Football is a tough sport and things don't always go your way, but the position that we're in, it's a great position.

"Let's enjoy that position and embrace the challenge."

Wrexham trail second-placed Wycombe by one point ahead of their next fixture against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Monday (15:00 BST).

Charlton Athletic and Stockport County both remain in the hunt to finish behind champions Birmingham City in the top two this season.

And with the Chairboys facing the Addicks and the Hatters during their run-in, James hopes there will be more twists in the promotion race.

"The club's come so far and when you're in these positions and competing at the top end of the league, it's better than being at the bottom end of the league," he added.

"It's about enjoying it, trying to stay as relaxed as you possibly can and not getting overly emotional.

"It's just about making sure we understand certain aspects in certain stages of the game.

"You can look at the league and it might turn again on Monday. But there's still two more games to be played after that, and hopefully there will be a couple more twists."