TOM O'CONNOR is enjoying the run in the side that he wanted but the midfielder won't rest on his laurels.

The 23-year-old joined Wrexham from Burton Albion during the January transfer window for an undisclosed fee, putting pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year deal keeping him at The Racecourse until June 2025.

But after making four starts, O'Connor sustained a hamstring injury which kept him sidelined for two months and once he returned to the fold, he was restricted to four substitute appearances and a surprise inclusion in the Wrexham defence for the 1-0 FA Trophy final defeat to Bromley at Wembley.

Although he has had spells on the sidelines this season, O'Connor has still made 17 appearances in all competitions.

O'Connor has started the last three games - National League victories against Solihull Moors and Eastleigh, and the FA Trophy win over Scunthorpe United - and although he is pleased with how things are going, the Irishman refuses to take his place in the team for granted with manager Phil Parkinson having lots of midfield options.

"It has been a fairly frustrating year personally," said O'Connor.

"I haven't really had a good run.

"I have been in here and there, and picked up little niggles, but I am feeling good at the minute.

"Hopefully I can stay injury-free and just push on.

"The aim was to have a run in the side, it is only three games but it is three wins so you can't really ask for much more."

O'Connor has been used as the holding midfielder, allowing captain Luke Young to play in a more advanced role, and he feels at home in that position.

"It is probably the role I have played most in my career so far," said O'Connor.

"I enjoy playing there and when you have good players around you, it does make it easier.

"The last two league games have been good. Two good wins and two decent performances.

"But there is plenty of competition for places so you can't let the performance level drop, you have got to keep it going.

"Hopefully I can gain a bit of momentum now and push on even more."