Wrexham FC’s Chris Maxwell can become Wales No 1 says Sam Russell

Mar 4 2010

By Gareth Bicknell - Daily Post

Chris Maxwell can become Wales’ next great goalkeeper, says Wrexham No 1 Sam Russell.
Maxwell wants to follow in the footsteps of fellow Llandudno man Neville Southall, who won a record 93 caps between the sticks for Wales.

Dragons youngster Maxwell impressed while standing in for Russell earlier this season, and has established himself as Wales under-21s’ stopper this season.

Wales currently have two Premier league goalkeepers in Hull City’s Boaz Myhill and Wayne Hennessey of Wolves, but Russell says in time 19-year-old Maxwell can force himself into the reckoning.

“If he keeps learning he can go on to a high level,” said Russell. “I don’t think Wales are blessed with too many goalkeepers.”

“It’s not like with the England squad where there are so many to choose from – and if Maxi keeps learning away there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be able to achieve that,” he added.