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Ryan Barnett described the standing ovation he received after being withdrawn during Wrexham's 4-1 win over Northampton Town as "one of the best feelings" of his career.

The right wing-back played a key role in all four of his side's goals against the Cobblers and registered three assists as Phil Parkinson's men moved to within two points of League One leaders Birmingham City.

Barnett was replaced by Seb Revan in the 86th minute of the contest with Jon Brady's outfit and received significant applause from the home supporters as he walked off the pitch.

"It was nice to be honest, I was absolutely shattered," he said.

"When the gaffer brought me off, you want to be there for the 90 minutes but sometimes when the games come Saturday-Tuesday-Saturday, it's a tough ask.

"The reaction when I came off was brilliant, it's one of the best feelings of my career."

Victory was Wrexham's sixth from 10 League One matches so far this season, and Barnett was pleased his side could react after failing to score against Leyton Orient and Stevenage in their previous two outings.

"I think from the start if you said where we were now, you'd 100% have taken it," added Barnett.

"There's been a couple of dodgy performances in there, but if you look at today, we've reacted to it straight away.

"We'll take the start, but it's only the start, we've got to keep it going."