Andy Cannon gave Wrexham the lead in their fourth round FA Cup tie against Blackburn Rovers with a stunning strike.
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- Cannon took aim from edge of box and scored
- League Two side eyeing huge cup upset
- Took early lead against Championship opponents
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Wrexham needed just 18 minutes to take the lead in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Championship opponents Blackburn. The midfielder ran onto a Sam Dalby pass, took a touch, and rifled the ball into the bottom corner from just inside the box, to give the League Two side a shock lead.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The winner of Wrexham's clash with Blackburn will take on Newcastle in a money-spinning fifth round tie. Of course, one may not view Phil Parkinson's side as complete underdogs given the investment of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney but a win over Rovers would mark a major step forward in their journey.
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WHAT NEXT?
Once their FA Cup duties are finished, Wrexham will return to league action this weekend against Salford. They are currently second in the table.