Wrexham veteran Frank Sinclair has played 500 Football League games

Dean Saunders will offer veteran defender Frank Sinclair a contract extension at non-league Wrexham.

The former Chelsea and Leicester star, who celebrates his 38th birthday on Wednesday, has impressed the Wrexham boss since he signed him in August.

Sinclair was instrumental in helping Wrexham keep their 12th clean sheet of the season in a 1-0 win over Forest Green Rovers on Tuesday

Saunders said: "He is different class, exactly the type of character we need."

One-time Premier League stalwart Sinclair signed a one-year deal at the Blue Square Premier club earlier this season and Saunders has hailed his "professionalism."

The former Wales international striker believes Sinclair is a great role model for Wrexham's young squad has promised to offer him terms to extend his stay at The Racecourse Ground.

"I'm giving him a new contract," said Saunders.

"Hopefully he will sign another one for next year.

"He is a terrific professional and plays every game as if it is his last game of football. I'm really pleased with him."

Sinclair, who won the FA and League Cups during his eight years at Chelsea, dropped into the non-league and signed for Wrexham on a free transfer after being released by Lincoln City at the end of last season.

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