PHIL PARKINSON is delighted to reward Wrexham's mega-star owners with a Wembley final but promotion still remains the big prize.

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds made a surprise appearance at The Racecourse for the Reds' FA Trophy last four clash against title rivals Stockport County and saw his club win 2-0 to secure their place in the showpiece against Bromley.

Reynolds and co-chairman Rob McElhenney completed their high profile takeover in February 2021 and although Wrexham are still pushing for the National League title, Parkinson believes a day out at Wembley is some reward for the actors as well as the Reds' supporters.

"It is something to look forward to and we can put this firmly on the backburner. Concentrate on what we have got to do in the league," said Parkinson.

"But I don't think we can underestimate a final at Wembley, it is great for everybody and in particular the owners.

"Rob and Ryan, for them in their first season to take the club to Wembley, it is great for them and I am sure they will be over for the final and really enjoy it with all the supporters and all the players and their families."

Reynolds and McElhenney made a surprise appearance at Maidenhead last October when Wrexham lost 3-2 and saw their first ever game at The Racecourse a couple of days later when the Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by Torquay.

But after seeing Wrexham get the better of Stockport in front of more than 8,700 supporters to extend the unbeaten run to 11 matches, Reynolds has now witnessed his first ever Reds victory.

"I am pleased that we have got a win for Ryan with him here because obviously we drew the Torquay game," said Parkinson.

"I am sure he will have had another taste of the atmosphere here at The Racecourse and the passion of our supporters, and the drive and determination of the team as well.

"There is a good spirit amongst the group, there is a real togetherness; not just within the group, a connection between the supporters and the players, and I can feel that."