DAN SCARR says it is only natural to feel frustrated by his lack of opportunities at Wrexham but the centre-back is not about to rock the boat.
The 29-year-old arrived at The Racecourse in the summer from Plymouth Argyle but has had to play a waiting game following the Reds’ excellent start to the League One campaign.
Phil Parkinson has kept faith with Max Cleworth, Eoghan O’Connell and Tom O’Connor - the defensive trio who helped Wrexham secure a second promotion in a row last term - for the opening six league games.
Scarr was an unused substitute on each occasion but he started the 4-1 Carabao Cup first round defeat to Sheffield United and 2-1 win against Salford City in the opening EFL Trophy group game at The Racecourse.
Although he would love more game-time, Scarr understands the situation with Wrexham flying high in the league but he will be raring to go when called upon in the third tier.
“You are allowed to be frustrated, that is only normal, but it is frustration in a good way that you want to help the team to do well which is the main goal,” said the experienced defender.
“The lads are flying so we want them to keep playing well.
“The lads did well last season and they have stepped up and done excellent this season so I hope they keep it going.
“We all understand the situation. I will just keep training hard and help the team when I can.
“Push the lads that are playing the best I can and make sure I am ready when called upon.
“That is all I can do. Put myself in the best possible position to be ready.”
Fellow summer signing Lewis Brunt, brought in from Leicester City, has also had to bide his time so Scarr is not alone in waiting for his chance in the league.
The duo lined up in defence alongside Will Boyle for the two cup games this season and Scarr was pleased to kick-off the EFL Trophy campaign with victory over Salford.
“I felt a little bit rusty but that is only to be expected,” said Scarr. “The lads were really good and they put in a professional performance.
“We had lads playing out of position, lads that haven’t been involved so it is credit to the team for putting on a good performance.
“It is healthy competition here and we need that.”
Chances have been limited but Scarr is enjoying life at Wrexham, who still top the table heading into Saturday’s trip to Leyton Orient.
“Sometimes it is tough coming somewhere that has done so well because they have a core group but everyone here has been welcoming,” he added.
“The staff have built good unity which is what you need.
“With a squad depth the size of ours, they have done well getting lads in who all support each other and push each other in training because it only takes a couple to make it go a bit sour, so credit to them.”
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