Former Premier League star reacts to his Wrexham moment that stunned Ryan Reynolds

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Elias Kachunga proved an unlikely standout in Welcome to Wrexham – but he is now set to be a highlight in his own team’s documentary.The 33-year-old was Cambridge United‘s joint top goalscorer last season but was unable to prevent the club suffering relegation.Kachunga opened the scoring in Cambridge’s 2-2 draw with Wrexham in DecemberDisney+Wrexham’s players were shell-shockedDisney+United are gearing up for their first campaign back in the fourth tier of the EFL after four years in League One.Neil Harris‘ side have been hard at work on-and-off the pitch this summer, having agreed a two-year partnership with Brooks Running.Cambridge are also involved in a Docu-Series for CBS, aimed at emulating Wrexham in boosting its commercial presence in the US.Kachunga already has experience creating documentary highlights, having gatecrashed the Red Dragons’ popular Disney+ series.Cambridge and Wrexham were both steaming towards respective relegation and promotion finishes when they met last December.As such, the Welsh side made no bones about their pre-match confidence during season 4, episode 4 of ‘Welcome to Wrexham.’Ryan Reynolds, who was spotted at a local pub the night before the fixture, had invited Channing Tatum down to watch the team live.The Hollywood pair were pictured at the Racecourse ahead of kick-off, with docu-makers anticipating a potential drubbing.However, Kachunga briefly silenced the home fans by drilling Shane Lavery’s cut-back past Mark Howard to give Cambridge a shock lead.Footage of the goal released on Disney also captured Reynolds grimacing with his hands on his head, while Tatum stood stony-faced.Hollywood duo Reynolds and Tatum were left stunnedDisney+Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong had also been expecting to witness a Wrexham walkoverDisney+ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Channing Tatum (@channingtatum)Speaking to talkSPORT.com, during a media day organised by Cambridge sponsors, Brooks Running, a delighted Kachunga watched the clip of his Welcome to Wrexham moment for the first time.“It was a good finish to me,” the forward said with a broad smile.Kachunga added: “No, I didn’t see it [beforehand], but obviously now I have to watch the episode. “It’s a good thing to watch.”Cambridge and Wrexham ultimately played out the first of two separate 2-2 draws between the former League One rivals last term.Kachunga’s goal at the Racecourse was one of seven the forward bagged in 47 appearances for the relegated U’s.Kachunga joined Cambridge in the summer of 2023GettyCambridge United’s TV documentary seriesHis final goal of the campaign came on the penultimate matchday of last season, but he was powerless to prevent Cambridge’s fate being sealed by a 2-1 defeat at Burton Albion.The former Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton forward stayed at the Abbey this summer after triggering an appearances-based extension.Kachunga, who made 39 Premier League outings during his time at Huddersfield, is now tasked with taking Cambridge back up the EFL.He added: “Now, as a club, this year was just like a reset after what happened last year. We had a big turnaround of players. “We just hope that we play a better season, [and] go straight back to League One and have a really nice season and can enjoy it with the supporters as well.Kachunga believes Cambridge United have taken big strides off the pitchCambridge/Brooks Running“Obviously, for me personally, I just want to stay fit,” Kachunga continued.“I think that’s the main target for me to stay fit because if I’m fit, then I can help the team on the pitch. “I think, like everyone says, score as many goals and [register as many] assists as possible for the team.“If I do this, then I’m pretty sure I’m helping the team to win games.”