Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson says his side must remain “humble” despite back-to-back promotions that have seen them rise from non-league to League One.
The 56-year-old has huge experience as a manager, having led clubs including Hull City, Charlton Athletic, Bolton Wanderers and Sunderland.
And Parkinson warned that Wrexham’s return to the third tier of the English football pyramid after a 19-year absence will see them pitted this season against clubs with an impressive pedigree.
Wrexham will play eight clubs in the league this season who are former Premier League sides – Barnsley, Birmingham City, Blackpool, Bolton, Charlton, Huddersfield Town and Reading.
“I’ve managed a lot of the so-called ‘bigger teams’ in this division over the years and there’s an expectancy and a tension at those teams where the fans will expect (success),” Parkinson told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast.
“Birmingham (relegated from the Championship last season) for instance, the supporters will be expecting comfortable victories each week and for them to be riding high.
“We’ve got to keep that humbleness, not only in the squad but in the supporters as well.
“We’ve come a long way, we want to achieve again, but we’ve got to make sure there’s that real togetherness in the Racecourse with the supporters and players and that connection we’ve created in the last few years.”
Wrexham begin the new season on Saturday at home to Wycombe Wanderers, with that game kicking off at 17:30 BST.
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