Steven Gerrard open to shock Wrexham job as pressure mounts on Phil Parkinson

Steven Gerrard is reportedly open to a surprise return to management with Wrexham as pressure grows on Phil Parkinson following the Welsh club's difficult start to the Championship season.

The Liverpool legend has been out of the dugout since leaving Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq in January 2025.

Wrexham are languishing in 17th place after winning just two of their opening 10 league matches, leaving them short of their play-off ambitions.

According to talkSPORT, Parkinson is facing increasing scrutiny, with Gerrard receptive to the prospect of taking charge.

The 46-year-old has worked as a pundit for TNT Sports between managerial jobs and is now being linked with a return in English football's second tier.

However, he is not the only experienced name reportedly in the frame should Wrexham decide to make a change.

Scott Parker is also said to be under consideration, offering a contrasting option with an established record of winning promotion from the Championship.

The former England midfielder, 45, has taken Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley up from the division.

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Wrexham have not made a managerial change, with Parkinson preparing his players for their next Championship fixture.

Parkinson, 58, is said to retain an excellent relationship with the ownership group, which includes Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Wrexham's latest setback came at home against West Brom, who departed with a 2-1 victory.

The defeat increased the importance of the weekend meeting with Preston, giving Parkinson's players an immediate opportunity to respond.

Speaking ahead of that fixture, the Wrexham boss made clear he wanted attention directed towards the next challenge rather than the disappointment of the previous result.

Parkinson said: "It’s not what’s just happened, it’s what you do going ahead, and that’s what we’ve been working towards as a staff.

"I can’t wait for the weekend and excited about the challenge of the game which lies ahead.

"When you’ve lost at home and you’ve got a team coming here who’s struggling, every game presents a different challenge and I’m really looking forward to seeing the response."