TEENAGE striker Marc Williams says his rise from the youth team to the seniorside has been a 'massive step up' - but he admits he's savouring every minute of it, writes Paul Wheelock.
The 17-year-old has made the breakthrough into Denis Smith's squad following a succession of injuries to Wrexham's established forwards.
When Williams has been called upon, he's not let his manager down. And given fresh knocks to Jon Walters and Juan Ugarte, the Rhos-on-Sea youngster could be primed for more senior action.
Walters fractured his cheekbone in last Wednesday's FAW Premier Cup semi-final against TNS, while Ugarte is back having treatment at Crewe Alexandra after injuring his knee in Saturday's superb victory over Wycombe Wanderers.
That's left boss Smith with just two fully fit forwards. So, as the Mail was going to press, the Racecourse chief was desperately trying to bring in an emergency loan signing.
But if he doesn't get someone in place for Saturday, Williams may start at Macclesfield Town - and if he does, he says he won't let it go to his head.
Williams - who came on for the devastated Ugarte against Wycombe - said: 'I'm taking it a game at a time. I'm still only 17 so every game I get under my belt I'm happy with.
'I've probably achieved more than I thought I would this season, so we'll just have to see what the gaffer decides to do. But if I get my chance, I'm looking forward to it.
'Three or four weeks ago I was playing youth football so it's been a massive step up for me. I've been speaking to Kevin Russell about it and we've agreed I'm going to get on the weights to make me a bit stronger. Hopefully then I'll be able to cope more with the physical side of things. But I'm looking forward to the future.'
As well as his striking woes, Smith is also sweating on the fitness of midfielder and topscorer Mark Jones (knee) for the Macclesfield match. If Jones misses out, Levi Mackin will push for a starting berth, although he may miss out if skipper Darren Ferguson (hip) returns.
The versatile Dean Bennett (ankle) is doubtful while centre-back Dave Bayliss starts a two-match ban. nWrexham host Rushden & Diamonds in a league match on Tuesday night (7.45pm).
