Allen still confident of a top six finish for Wrexham

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Former Wales international striker Malcolm Allen is confident Wrexham will still go on to secure a top six finish in the Championship.

The Dragons dropped to seventh as a result of Tuesday night's 5-1 loss at home to Southampton.

But speaking on BBC Radio Cymru's Y Coridor Ansicrwydd podcast, Allen says the defeat is a "big blow" but that they can bounce back when they face Birmingham City on Sunday (12:00 BST).

"They've got Birmingham City on Sunday, if they lose this one then they are out of the running, Hull are the only team they can catch," he said.

"I think Southampton will finish second as they have a game in hand and they need to play Ipswich.

"You look at the games Wrexham have left after Birmingham; Stoke at home, Oxford and Coventry away and then Middlesbrough at home. I say they need 12 points.

"With the games Hull have to play, I can't see them getting as many points.

"Wrexham will take it to the final game of the season - they will finish sixth and Hull will drop out."