Perfect practice for Wrexham against Charlton in League One
The Reds won 3-0 to finish runners-up in League One with a game to go and secure an historic third successive promotion.
Wrexham were in control after taking a two-goal lead after just 18 minutes as Ollie Rathbone broke the deadlock before Sam Smith scored with a stunning volley from Matty James' pass.
Smith made sure of victory with a late header after getting on the end of Max Cleworth's cross and although all three were well taken goals, Parkinson was particularly pleased with the opener.
Captain James McClean played a short corner to James who fed Rathbone and the midfielder found the back of the net from just outside the net.
It was something the players had worked on in training ahead of the clash because Parkinson identified something that he felt the Reds could exploit.
"That goal was very rewarding," said Parkinson.
"We looked at Charlton and the way they defended corners and we felt we could exploit them with that short corner.
"We went through it the day before and scored almost the identical goal and when something like that comes off, it's very satisfying for all the stuff.
"It got us off to a brilliant start and then Sam's acrobatic finish from Matty's pass got us in a strong position.
"From there on in, we were mainly in control of the game and the third goal was the icing on the cake, and the the roof certainly came off!"
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