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Wrexham boss Parkinson pleased to see international stars return unscathed

Phil Parkinson is relieved to see his globe-trotting stars return unscathed and ready for the return to Championship action.

By Richard Williams · The Leader

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:10 AM

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Phil Parkinson confirmed Wrexham's international players returned without injuries ahead of the Derby County clash.
Danny Ward, Kieffer Moore, Issa Kaboré, Jacques Ekomié, and Bailey Cadamarteri were away on international duty.
Ward and Moore received time off after featuring for Wales, while Kaboré and Ekomié resumed training.

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Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson expressed relief after several key players returned without injury from an extended international break. Five squad members—Danny Ward, Kieffer Moore, Issa Kaboré, Jacques Ekomié, and Bailey Cadamarteri—represented their respective countries ahead of Saturday's Championship fixture against Derby County at Pride Park.

While Kaboré and Ekomié have already resumed training following Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Ward and Moore were granted rest after Wales' Nations League match. Cadamarteri will be the final international to return after playing for Jamaica.

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