Wrexham: Kieffer Moore aiming to stay the distance after Cardiff goal

Moore shied away from revealing the exact details of his new regime, although he was pictured being put through his paces in private off-season sessions – and says his young son has ensured he has been kept on his toes.

“I had some rest as well which is needed, but I’ve made sure I got myself in a great position,” he explained.

Parkinson will no doubt welcome that news, especially given Moore again looks like being his go-to man up top.

Before his first prolonged absence from the side last winter, Moore had played more minutes than any other out-and-out striker in the Championship.

And against Cardiff, his ability in the air (no player won more duels) plus a superb finish to start the season suggested he could be a key asset once more, even with Wrexham tipped to spend again before the transfer window closes.

Parkinson has acknowledged a side who dropped 24 points from winning positions need to show a more ruthless edge, though he was quick to point out that last season’s top scorer, Josh Windass, is due to return to action soon after injury.

With no fresh faces expected before Saturday’s visit of Watford (15:00 BST), Parkinson said: “Like any manager, everybody’s looking for that bit extra – but I feel we have a lot in the building to take those moments.”

An injury-free Moore might well prove Parkinson right.