Mendy steps up recovery with Wrexham reserve outing

Wrexham defender Jacob Mendy has stepped up his recovery after returning to action for the first time in four months.

The Gambia international, 27, underwent surgery after suffering a hamstring injury at the tail-end of Wrexham's promotion from League Two.

But after a successful return to training, the full-back completed more than an hour as Wrexham's reserves beat Stoke's Under-21s 3-2 in a Central League fixture.

Mendy helped provide an assist for striker Jake Bickerstaff who scored a hat-trick against the Potters XI managed by former Premier League defender Ryan Shawcross.

Billy Waters and Anthony Forde also featured alongside several youngsters in the Red Dragon's side.

Mendy was a key part of Phil Parkinson's team last year, playing 37 times before damaging his hamstring in the April win at Colchester.

His return will boost Parkinson following an unbeaten start to their League One campaign, while striker Paul Mullin is also closing in on a return.

Mullin, Wrexham's top scorer for the past three seasons, has been back on the grass training after minor spinal surgery over the summer.