Wrexham news: Matty James ready to battle through pain barrier

The midfielder missed the entirety of Leicester City’s stunning 2015-16 Premier League title-winning campaign due to a cruciate knee ligament injury.

Prior to his latest injury, James had been among Wrexham’s best performers this season.

But the former Manchester United youth player says his previous spells on the sidelines helped him remain in a positive frame of mind over the past two months.

“I’ve not had many injuries in the last couple of years and that was the first one that I’ve had here, so that was a bit tough,” he said.

“It was at a time of the season where I was playing well and enjoying my football and I think it’s hard to take, but it was out of my control.

“That’s one thing that I remembered back with some of my injuries is that there’s nothing I can do, the body will heal when it’s ready.”

Despite his lengthy period out of action, James’ foot issue has still not fully healed, although he vowed to push through the pain barrier as the Red Dragons continue to push for a Championship play-off spot.

“Now, it’s not perfect, but I’m in a position where I’m able to function and help the team as best I can,” he explained.

“I was trying to return, trying not to return, then trying to return. I think it’s hard when the stage of the season that we were at, I was trying to push it and trying to get the balance right.

“It’s still grumbling a bit now, but I think I’m in a position now where I can train, I can play and just grin and bear it a little bit.

“I’m ready to do that, we’ve got five games remaining and we’ll see where it takes us.”