Ryan Reynolds could have Puskas Award winner on his books as Wrexham star Paul Mullin scores sublime solo goal

RYAN REYNOLDS could end up having a Puskas winner on his books after Paul Mullin netted a sublime solo goal for Wrexham.

The stunner came in the Welsh side’s 2-1 win over League One rivals Blackpool on Boxing Day.

Ashley Fletcher had given Steve Bruce’s men an early lead with a third-minute opener.

But Mullin ensured Wrexham fired back in style with a mouth-watering finish for just his second goal of the season.

Despite the Racecourse Ground being shrouded in mist, the 30-year-old striker managed to pluck the ball from the air while being outside Blackpool’s box.

Mullin used one touch of his thigh to control the football while driving into the edge of the penalty area.

And despite his body being side-on to the goal, Mullin did not let the ball bounce even once as he unleashed a screamer of a shot.

The football flashed diagonally across the box into the top corner of Blackpool’s goal.

And the strike sparked wild celebrations among the Wrexham faithful, who saw their side go on to clinch victory through Steven Fletcher’s 88^th minute penalty.

One fan said: “Do they do Puskas awards for League One?”

Another declared: “F*****g Welshpool.”

One noted: “Goal of the season… absolute tekkers.”

Another added: “Scores goals of top quality over and over.”

Wrexham owners Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will be keeping their fingers crossed that Mullin’s effort is eventually recognised for the coveted Puskas award.

The global trophy is handed out once a year to the best goal from various levels of football.

Three years ago, Erik Lamela won it for an outrageous ‘rabona’ finish while starring for Tottenham against Arsenal.

In 2022, Warta Poznan star Marcin Oleksy became the first-ever amputee footballer to be nominated for the award before going on to win.

A year later, Botafogo’s Guilherme Madruga saw off competition from Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Goncalves, who netted from the half-way line against Arsenal.

While the 2024 recipient was none other than Alejandro Garnacho, who netted an amazing bicycle for Manchester United against Everton.