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Saunders wants to entertain fans

Wrexham manager Dean Saunders will take charge of his second game at the club on Tuesday evening with a clear goal in mind.

He wants the players to step up and show their worth but also believes that the fans deserve to be entertained.

Saunders told the Daily Post: "First and foremost I want the same reaction from the players that we saw on Saturday.

"And I want them to entertain supporters, some of whom may have not been at the Racecourse for a while.

"With free admission for children to the game, it's an opportunity for parents to get them off the couch and show them what it's like to attend a football match. Hopefully we'll be able to encourage them to become Wrexham fans.

"And if they are bitten by the bug they will be Wrexham fans for the rest of their lives."

The Dragons boss has been looking at his side's defensive frailties after they conceded two soft goals at Forest Green and he added: "We'll see how effective that has been tomorrow night.

"Football is all about anticipating what is going to happen next and an ability to read the game.

"You can't give that to players, but the next best thing is to get them in the right positions to cover most of the options.

"We can improve that side of things on the training pitch but when they are in a game situation they have to think for themselves."

Saunders insists that he isn't too concerned about Tuesday's opponents, preffering to focus on his own side: "I'm going into every game thinking we can win and all I'm concerned about is how we play.

"If we can't do well I expect my players to make it as difficult as possible for the opposition.

"I realise we can't play very well in every game but the players all have two arms, two legs, a heart and a pair of lungs they can use to try and make things happen for them and for the team.

"I won't ever criticise players if they get things wrong as long as they are not frightened when they are on the ball and they try to be positive at all times.

"Effort and commitment are the minimum requirements when they put the red shirt on, so tomorrow I am hoping we'll get lots of crosses in and that we will score goals."