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Tom Coleman

Ryan Reynolds bursts into post-match press conference demanding Ben Foster's Wrexham shirt

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds burst into the press room to demand Ben Foster's matchworn shirt after watching the Dragons secure an emotional return to the Football League.

A brace from Paul Mullin added to Elliot Lee's first-half strike as Wrexham came from behind to secure a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood, sealing their promotion to the EFL after 15 years in non-league's wilderness.

Both Lee and Foster were put up in front of the media after the game, and Reynolds couldn't resist the opportunity to grab a memorable keepsake or two from what was an incredible evening.

He gatecrashed the post-match press conference to demand both players hand over their matchworn shirts.

"Foster. Foster. Jersey. Now," he demanded.

Foster's warning that his shirt "absolutely stinks" went unheeded, and the Deadpool star then turned to Lee.

"Are you wearing an undershirt?" he asked. "Give me your jersey."

When asked if he might be tempted to sell them on eBay, he quipped: "Listen. I work in showbusiness, we fall on hard times sometimes."

He then congratulated both players before making a speedy exit.

It's not the first time Reynolds has shown his love for Foster.

After the former Manchester United stopper's heroics against Notts County, where he made an incredible last-minute penalty save, Reynolds greeted him in the tunnel, jokingly declaring him a "son of a b***".

It remains to be seen whether Foster will be back for next season.

When asked about a possible return, he admitted he wasn't yet sure on what will happen next.

"What I will say is I've enjoyed myself so much and Wrexham is a special, special club.

"You have to contemplate it because it's such an incredible club.

"I keep saying to the lads they HAVE to get drunk tonight"

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