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The uncapped Wrexham striker Paul Mullin has been added to the standby list for Wales’ upcoming games against Gibraltar and Croatia, according to manager Rob Page.
After suffering a collapsed lung and four fractured ribs during the club’s preseason tour of the United States before to their return to League Two of the English Football League, Mullin just made his Wrexham debut.
Prior to Tuesday’s scoreless tie with Mansfield Town, he scored twice in Saturday’s 3-3 draw against Crewe Alexandra.
Wales is getting ready for a sold-out friendly against Gibraltar at The Racecourse Ground in Wrexham on October 11, then a Euro 2024 qualifying match against Croatia in Cardiff on October 15.
Mullin was born in Liverpool, England, but is eligible to play for Wales on the international level through his grandmother. Since joining Wrexham in 2021, he has scored 81 goals in 102 games.
“Paul is waiting for the team. When I watched Paul play against Sheffield United the previous season, my coach Jack Lester, who was at Sheffield United at the time, praised him, Page told reporters on Wednesday.
“Paul has been the subject of several chats, so the next step is that he is now on standby and only a step away.
Wales are preparing for a sold-out friendly with Gibraltar at Wrexham’s The Racecourse Ground on Oct. 11, followed by a Euro 2024 qualifier against Croatia in Cardiff on Oct. 15.
Mullin, who has 81 goals in 102 appearances since joining Wrexham in 2021, was born in Liverpool, England, but qualifies internationally for Wales through his grandmother.
“Paul is on standby for the squad. I watched Paul against Sheffield United last year, and Jack Lester — my coach, who was at Sheffield United at the time — sang his praises,” Page told reporters Wednesday.
“We’ve had a few conversations about Paul, so the next step is he’s now on standby and he’s one step away.
It’s a big deal for us. We wish to thank the North Walian fans who constantly travel to watch us on behalf of all the players, he said.
“It is only a tiny price for us to pay [to thank them] to come up to Wrexham and show them that respect and offer them the opportunity to be at home.
“We’re excited about it. When I was a child, it served as the headquarters for Welsh football, and I frequently watched international games from here and on television with Rushy and Mark Hughes. It’s fantastic for us to return up here to play again.
