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Ryan Barnett’s strike is enough for Wrexham as the Dragons dig deep for win

PHIL PARKINSON highlighted his team’s character and hard work as key elements of Wrexham’s narrow 1-0 win over fellow high-flyers Mansfield Town.

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By Trevor Baxter

WREXHAM 1
Barnett 6

MANSFIELD TN 0

ACROBATICS: Wrexham striker Paul Mullin attempts to direct a volley on goal

PUMPED: Wrexham’s Ryan Barnett celebrates his early winner
PICTURES: Alamy

PHIL PARKINSON highlighted his team’s character and hard work as key elements of Wrexham’s narrow 1-0 win over fellow high-flyers Mansfield Town.
Ryan Barnett’s cracking low right-foot strike separated two of last season’s promoted League Two clubs and ended the Welsh side’s three-game winless run.
Mansfield went close to picking-up a point on a ground where they haven’t won in the l...

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