James McClean Admits Fear Ahead of Derby Clash – And It’s Not Morris or Clarke

😱 James McClean Admits Fear Ahead of Derby Clash – And It’s Not Morris or Clarke

Wrexham veteran James McClean has made a surprising admission ahead of today’s highly anticipated clash with Derby County.

While many expected the experienced winger to point to striker Nathaniel Morris or rising talent Bobby Clarke as the biggest threats, McClean instead revealed that it is midfielder Lewis Travis who he is most wary of.

“Facing him today is not going to be an easy task for me. I’m really scared of him,” McClean confessed. “Travis never stops running, he presses you, tackles hard, and makes life very uncomfortable. He’s the type of player that doesn’t give you a moment’s peace.”

Travis, who joined Derby after a spell at Blackburn Rovers, has become the engine of Paul Warne’s side, known for his relentless work rate and ability to break up opposition play. His influence in midfield has been central to Derby’s push for consistency this season.

McClean acknowledged that while Morris and Clarke bring flair and attacking quality, it is Travis’s intensity that could prove decisive in the battle between the two promotion-chasing sides.

“With Clarke and Morris, you know they’ll try to create or score goals. But Travis is different – he sets the tone for Derby. Stop him, and maybe you stop them. But it’s easier said than done.”

As Wrexham face Derby in a crucial fixture, McClean’s words highlight the respect Travis commands in the Championship. All eyes will be on whether the midfielder can live up to that billing and dictate the tempo of today’s encounter.