Sign him up! Wrexham striker Steven Fletcher teases new contract after bagging crucial goal in League One promotion chase against Burton

Wrexham striker Steven Fletcher might have hinted he is set to sign a new deal after helping his side take a step closer to League One promotion.

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• Wrexham beat Burton 3-0
• Fletcher scores in big win
• Hints at contract extension

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Fletcher was on the scoresheet again as Wrexham saw off 10-man Burton on Saturday to strengthen their chances of a third-straight promotion. With the 38-year-old into the last months of his Red Dragons contract, the forward may have suggested a new deal is close.

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• WHAT STEVEN FLETCHER SAID

  After posting several photos from the victory on social media and writing: "+3 and a goal… Saturdays at the Racecourse." He was then asked about a new contract, to which he used the 'side-eyes' emoji.

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Wrexham's win and Wycombe Wanderers' loss to Reading means Phil Parkinson's men are in a strong position to achieve automatic promotion to the Championship. They are six points clear of third-placed Wycombe, but the Welsh team have played a game more. But with just five matches remaining, their fate is in their own hands and Fletcher could be key in their promotion bid.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Fletcher, who has scored eight League One goals this season, will hope to add to his tally when Wrexham face Wigan Athletic next weekend.