Phil Parkinson says Lewis O'Brien's energy levels are of "top Premier League" standard following his impressive display in Wrexham's 1-1 draw with Leicester City. O'Brien netted his fourth goal of the season shortly after the hour mark at Stok Cae Ras as the hosts looked on course for victory on Tuesday night.
Phil Parkinson says Lewis O'Brien's energy levels are of "top Premier League" standard following his impressive display in Wrexham's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
O'Brien netted his fourth goal of the season shortly after the hour mark at Stok Cae Ras as the hosts looked on course for victory on Tuesday night.
But the Foxes bagged a late equaliser, with Jannik Vestergaard's 90th-minute strike ensuring the points were shared.
O'Brien was among the standout performers for the Red Dragons, and manager Parkinson says he has been hugely impressed with the midfielder's energy since he joined the club from Nottingham Forest last summer.
"He's got four goals, he's got assists and I thought he was great [against Leicester]," said Parkinson.
"The way he set the press off for us, him and [Ollie] Rathbone, it was just what we needed against them, especially in these conditions.
"The amount of times he pressed the ball and won it back, and when he goes, he goes at such pace.
"He got goals early in the season then he's had a spell where they haven't gone in for him, but a lot of those chances he's created himself with his pressing.
"He's a great little player, his energy is completely off the scale. His running stats are top Premier League, never mind Championship."
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