WREXHAM under 18s clinched an 8-2 win against Notts County in the EFL Youth Alliance in a week that Harry Ashfield earned more first team recognition.

Dean, who signed his first professional contract at The Racecourse over the summer, scored with three headers while Rio Owen netted twice with Keane Hazeldine, James Rainbird and Samuel Chesworth also on target.

Nick Chadwick’s side led 4-0 at the break and there was no let-up in the second half.

Earlier in the week, Ashfield made his full senior debut in the 3-0 win against Wolves under 21s at The Racecourse as Phil Parkinson's side guaranteed their place in the EFL Trophy knockout stages with one game to spare.

The 18-year-old midfielder, who hails from Wrexham and came through the youth ranks at his home-town club, previously made two substitute appearances in the competition

Ashfield signed new professional terms over the summer along with Callum Edwards and Rainbird, and academy manager Andy Lowe told the official club website: “Seeing Harry make his full first team debut was an extremely proud moment for everyone in our Academy and gave an early insight into what the future can hold for the youngsters in Wrexham AFC Academy.

“Congratulations to Harry and his family, it is a real testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment over the years and also to our PDP staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to develop Wrexham AFC players of the future.

“It is imperative for young players,staff and parents to be able to see a pathway and route to the first team. Harry (Ashfield), Aaron James and of course the progress of Max Cleworth provide real inspiration to everyone in our Academy and show what can be achieved with hard work, opportunity and a little bit of good fortune along the way.

“Furthermore, it has been fantastic to see the link developed with the academy and first-team, with many players regularly training with the first team squad and playing in several reserve team fixtures, which is so important for their personal development and gaining first-hand experience of the demands and expectations of professional football.”