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Parkinson not underestimating relegation haunted Oxford

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Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson says his team have "three cup finals" ahead of them as they look to secure a Championship play-off position.

Wrexham are seventh in the table and travel to face Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday night (19:45 BST) having cut the gap on sixth-placed Hull to two points after Saturday's 2-0 win over Stoke City, while Hull were held to 1-1 draw at home against Birmingham City.

"I think it's great to be involved at this end of the table," said Parkinson.

"You look at some of the games over the weekend, the pressure of the games down the bottom and how tough those matches are and it's great not be in that situation and where we are.

"We've got to enjoy this and continue from the weekend."

Oxford are 22nd and five points from safety with three games to go – and could be relegated to League One as soon as Wednesday night.

Matt Bloomfield's side would be down if they lose to Wrexham while Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion pick up wins and Charlton Athletic avoid defeat.

However, Parkinson said he is taking nothing for granted: "I think their recent record is decent in terms of they've had some good home wins and as we've said many times the difference in standard between the top and the bottom is very tight so you certainly can't underestimate any team."

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