Phil Parkinson says Wayne Rooney's praise of Wrexham following their performance against Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round is an "incredible tribute for everyone connected with the club". Liam Rosenior's Premier League side needed extra-time to overcome the Red Dragons 4-2 with the hosts seeing George Dobson sent off in the final stages of regular time at Stok Cae Ras. England icon Rooney formed part of the BBC's punditry team for the contest in north Wales and was later full of praise for the Championship side. "I think it's the most I've enjoyed a game of football since I stopped playing," he told The Wayne Rooney Show. Wrexham were excellent."

Source: BBC March 09, 2026 15:23 UTC