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‘No risk’ – Paul Mullin backed for Wales international call-up as prolific Wrexham striker is tipped to secure more top goalscorer honours under Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney in League One

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Rob Page had suggested that, after stepping back up from the National League, the prolific Red Dragons frontman <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/wrexham-40-goal-striker-paul-mullin-considered-wales-break-15-year-run-non-league/blt8b37cf4a7821d7df" target="_blank">would be given an opportunity at the very highest level if he scored goals in the EFL</a>. Mullin did just that, finding the target on 26 occasions last season - while passing 100 in total for Wrexham as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/will-ferrell-hollywood-consortium-wrexham-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-told-what-required-completely-different-ball-game-next-promotion-push/bltd35d6ff781d08aa9" target="_blank">Hollywood co-owners</a> Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney get an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/journey-paul-mullin-shares-video-rob-mcelhenney-ryan-reynolds-enjoy-100-goals-wrexham/blt1c58d576815a77ca" target="_blank">impressive return on their 2021 investment</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Wales continued to overlook him, while a pre-season injury and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/paul-mullin-100-wrexham-goals-how-many-teams-scored-against-who-favourite-opponents/bltfa79fb08ee28a5f5" target="_blank">delayed start to the 2024-25 campaign</a> prevented the 29-year-old forward from figuring in Craig Bellamy’s first selection since inheriting managerial reins from Page. Mullin is, however, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dont-expect-will-wrexham-striker-paul-mullin-play-wales-prolific-frontman-reveals-wildest-dreams/blt6f153bff00315263" target="_blank">still very much in contention</a>.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Quizzed on whether Mullin <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/better-than-championship-strikers-paul-mullin-big-billing-wrexham-boss-stunning-goals/bltdd8816acee0c3a86" target="_blank">will continue to get goals in League One</a>, former Wrexham striker Lee Trundle – speaking in association with <a href="https://www.online-casinos.com/uk/blog/interview-with-football-icon-lee-trundle/" target="_blank">online-casinos.com</a> – told GOAL: "One hundred per cent. I know myself going from League Two to League One, I don’t think the difference is massive. I think Paul Mullin is a striker that could easily go and score goals in the Championship. He scores every different type of goal – it’s not as though he will just score tap-ins, it’s outside the box, headers, he will be sliding in at the front post."They spoke about how he has made himself eligible for Wales and for me I think he’d be brilliant, and he’s ready to go in there now. A lot of people question it and say ‘he’s only done it in the National League and League Two’. But for me, if you’re a goalscorer and get chances, then you are going to score goals. When Mulls comes back, I’m sure he will be up there and finish top goalscorer at Wrexham and be up towards the top of the charts in the league as well."

WHAT TRUNDLE SAID

Pressed further on whether Bellamy <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/paul-mullin-told-championship-football-wales-call-up-realistic-without-leave-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-project-wrexham/blt53470a2b483fb454" target="_blank">should be considering Mullin for his next squad</a> in October, Trundle added: "One hundred per cent I think he should. The thing about international football for me is, there’s no risk – you’re not paying money for someone and it goes wrong. There’s a chance to give Mulls a call-up, he can train with those lads and in training you’ll be able to see what he’s like. You’ll be able to see if he can cut it at that level."For me it’s a no-brainer, especially with Bellamy coming in. If I was a new manager coming in, I would want to try as many new options as I could. It’s a free hit. You can bring these players in and, who knows, you could unearth a gem. I think he would score goals at that level."

DID YOU KNOW?

Mullin’s return to league action has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/paul-mullin-wrexham-starting-xi-105-goal-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-favourite-fight/blt20dccf2c2db0d10f" target="_blank">seen him step off the bench in three fixtures</a>. He was included from the start in a Football League Trophy clash with Salford City, and opened his goal account for the season in spectacular style – before <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-paul-welshpool-mullin-wrexham-star-whips-out-ryan-reynolds-inspired-deadpool-mask-celebrates-return-salford-city/blt959e755bebf72607" target="_blank">pulling on a ‘Welshpool’ mask in celebration</a> following his recent <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wrexham-update-official-squad-page-paul-mullin-welshpool-striker-role-deadpool-wolverine-ryan-reynolds/blt468b7329b974f3a7" target="_blank">cameo appearance in Reynolds’ blockbuster ‘Deadpool &amp; Wolverine’ movie</a>.

WHAT NEXT?

‘No risk’ – Paul Mullin backed for Wales international call-up as prolific Wrexham striker is tipped to secure more top goalscorer honours under Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney in League One | Goal.com

Wrexham hotshot Paul Mullin is being backed to earn an international call-up with Wales as there is “no risk” involved in giving him a chance.

‘No risk’ – Paul Mullin backed for Wales international call-up as prolific Wrexham striker is tipped to secure more top goalscorer honours under Ryan Reynolds &amp; Rob McElhenney in League One