UPDATE :Wrexham has improve in goals as recent addition of a talented player

believes there is a good chance of being back playing at a higher level with Wrexham but the Republic of Ireland international refuses to get carried away.

Versatile midfielder McClean, who this summer earned his 100th international cap, has joined Wrexham for an undisclosed fee from Wigan Athletic, putting pen to paper on a one-year contract with the option of an extension.

Since making his move into English football with Sunderland in 2011, McClean had spells with Wigan, West Brom and Stoke City before rejoining the Latics in 2021 and he was an ever-present in the Championship last season.

McClean also has Premier League experience but his focus is helping Wrexham clinch promotion from League Two, although the 34-year-old knows it will be no foregone conclusion.

“It was a crazy few days,” said McClean.

“You are at one club, the situation changes and then you find yourself at another club.

“It was a bit of a whirlwind but when the opportunity came along, it was a no brainer to sign and I am delighted.

“It is a club that has serious ambitions and I am an ambitious person myself. We share the same kind of goals.

“I have joined a project that has ambitions to get out of this league and further.

“Come this time next season, hopefully we are looking forward to a campaign in League One but there is a lot of football to be played before then.

“It is important not to get carried away, a lot can happen, but you have to be positive and go into every game looking to win it.”

Wrexham, back in the Football League following a 15-year absence after winning the National League title in 2022-23, suffered a 5-3 defeat at home to MK Dons on the opening day.

McClean was not available and the Reds were also without star striker Paul Mullin who suffered a punctured lung during the American pre-season tour.