WREXHAM striker Paul Mullin is on the standby list for Wales' forthcoming matches against Gibraltar and Croatia.

Cymru manager Rob Page confirmed that Mullin, who qualifies to play internationally for Wales through his grandmother, has been placed on standby for next Wednesday's sold-out friendly with Gibraltar at The STóK Cae Ras and the Euro 2024 qualifier versus Croatia in Cardiff on Sunday October 15.

Mullin suffered a collapsed lung and four broken ribs during the club's pre-season tour of America and missed Wrexham's return to the Football League.

Having made his comeback last month, Mullin scored his first two goals of the campaign in Saturday's 3-3 League Two draw with Crewe Alexandra.

Also in the side for Tuesday's goalless draw at Mansfield Town, Mullin has bagged 81 goals in 102 appearances for the Reds since arriving from Cambridge United in the summer of 2021, and Page confirmed he has been keeping tabs on the 28-year-old.

After announcing his squad in Wrexham, Page told the club's official website: “Paul is on standby for the squad. I watched Paul against Sheffield United last year, and Jack Lester – my coach, who was at Sheffield United at the time – sang his praises.

“We’ve had a few conversations about Paul, so the next step is he’s now on standby and he’s one step away.

“We monitor the Welsh players, and Paul is certainly one we’ve taken note of – and he deserves that. This is the next step of his development.”

Reading’s Charlie Savage - son of Wrexham-born former Wales international Robbie - has made the squad as has Liverpool’s Owen Beck, who originates from Flintshire and is great-nephew to Welsh icon Ian Rush.

The match against Gibraltar is Wales' first at the world’s oldest international football stadium since playing Trinidad & Tobago in 2019.

Delighted to be back in north Wales, Page added: “It’s massive for us. On behalf of all the players we want to thank the North Walian supporters, who always travel to watch us.

“To come up to Wrexham, and show them that respect, and give them the opportunity to be at home, is just a small price for us to pay [to thank them].

“We’re looking forward to it. It was the home of Welsh football when I was growing up, and I watched many internationals from here when I was younger, and on the TV with Rushy and Mark Hughes. For us to be coming back up here to play again is exciting.”