PHIL PARKINSON says his players and staff enjoy being in the spotlight thanks to having Hollywood owners but the Wrexham boss insists the strong work ethic in the group is just as important.

The club’s popularity has soared since Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, best known for his role in the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia comedy series, completed their takeover at The Racecourse in February 2021, with the impact of the “Welcome to Wrexham” documentary also earning the Reds new supporters all over the world.

Wrexham have enjoyed success under the multi-millionaire actors with the Reds clinching the 2022-23 National League title following a record-breaking campaign.

Parkinson, preparing for the club’s first season back in the Football League since 2008, says everyone has embraced the extra attention that comes with being in the Wrexham ranks but automatic promotion was a result of hard work.

And the 55-year-old promised there will be no let-up in the quest for more success when Wrexham kick-off the new League Two campaign with a home match against MK Dons on Saturday August 5.

“One thing I am pleased with along the way is there has been so much publicity, with the documentary and the Hollywood aspect of Wrexham Football Club , but when we work, we work,” said Parkinson.

“Everybody has enjoyed being part of all that but there is a great dividing line there.

“When it’s work time, everyone is in. There’s a work ethic throughout the club.

“Creating the right culture and the right environment for players to flourish is so important, and me and Steve Parkin talk a lot about keeping that grounded feel to the group., that humbleness as a group of people.

“That is what we are looking to continue whilst enjoying the spotlight the club is in.

“We are a hard working group of lads, we are representing a working class city and we never lose sight of that.

“Hunger and desire takes you a long way and I want to make sure that when teams play us, they think ‘these lads have got a real bit between their teeth’, and that’s what we will continue to do.”