James McClean involved in car crash on way to Wrexham training

The 42

JAMES McCLEAN WILL undergo medical checks after being involved in a car crash on his way to Wrexham training this morning.

Wrexham have not named the player involved in the single-car incident but the PA news agency understands it was Republic of Ireland international McClean, who joined the Welsh club in 2023.

The 35-year-old, Ireland’s fifth most capped men’s player with 103, is due to be examined by medical staff today.

Images on social media showed an Audi RS6, said to be McClean’s vehicle, on a pick-up trailer a few miles from the Wrexham training ground.

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A statement from the League One club said: “Wrexham AFC can confirm that a first-team player has been involved in a car accident this morning on his way to training.

“It was a single car accident with no other vehicles involved and the relevant local authorities were quickly present at the scene.

“The player reported to the club this morning and will undergo further medical checks as a precaution.”

A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: “Shortly before 9am this morning (Wednesday, January 22), we received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the A534 in Wrexham, near to Wrexham Golf Club.

“Officers and colleagues from the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident, which had blocked the road until the vehicle was recovered shortly before 10am. No serious injuries were reported from the scene.”

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