Wrexham had to block outside noise – Parkinson

Wrexham had to "block everything out" says Phil Parkinson as they responded to recent criticism with a victory over Preston North End. Wrexham's victory over Preston was their second home win of the season Manager Phil Parkinson says Wrexham had to "block everything out" as they responded to recent criticism with a convincing 4-1 Championship victory over Preston North End at the Racecourse. Wrexham returned to winning ways after suffering a disappointing 2-1 home defeat by West Bromwich Albion in midweek. Reports suggesting pressure was beginning to mount on Parkinson following a slow start to the campaign. "I have managed over 1,000 games so I'm used to that," Parkinson told BBC Radio Wales Sport.

"When you lose at any level, criticism comes the manager's way and the players' way and you've got to accept that. "Obviously the criticism of Wrexham is intensified because of the profile of the club." Parkinson: We showed character, we showed mentality and it's an important win for us First goals for the club from Joe Worrall and Ben Whiteman helped Wrexham establish a 2-1 half-time lead. Sam Smith and Kieffer Moore's second half goals completed an emphatic victory over the Championship's bottom side. "We couldn't wait to get back out here today," Parkinson said. "I look at it as a challenge. Me and Steve [Parkin]