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Barnett 'standout' wing-back in League One this season

Wrexham wing-back Ryan Barnett
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Ryan Barnett has been the standout wing-back in League One so far this season, according to his Wrexham team-mate George Dobson.

Barnett has been among the star performers for Phil Parkinson's side and was recently rewarded with a new contract that runs until the summer of 2027 - with Wrexham holding the option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.

Dobson also hailed Wrexham's ability to tie Barnett down to a long-term contract as a "statement of intent".

"I don't want to blow his trumpet too much, but he's probably the best crosser of a ball that I've played with," said Dobson.

"We just know if we can get him in good positions, he's going to create chances, and long may that continue.

"I'm not surprised [Dobson was offered a new deal], he's probably been the standout wing-back in the league this season.

"When we get the ball out wide, he puts in such fantastic crosses so it's a massive coup for the club to be able to keep him for a long time.

"I think it shows a statement of intent from the club to be able to keep your big assets."