Star’s good luck message

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds sent a good luck message to Wales’ World Cup squad ahead of their opener.

Reynolds, co-owner of non-league Wrexham, delivered the message in a video.

“Hey, this is Ryan Reynolds,” said the 46-year-old Canadian, best known for his portrayal of the super-antihero Deadpool based on the Marvel Comics character. “I just wanted to send all my best wishes to the entire Welsh football club on their way to Qatar to compete at the World Cup.

“I’m actually sitting here right now with my best friend and my co-pilot at Wrexham AFC, Mr Rob McElhenney.”

Philadelphia-born McElhenney, 45, owned up to divided Wales-USA loyalties ahead of the Group B clash at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

He said: “I just want to say ‘good luck but not too much luck’.

“I mean, maybe a draw. A draw would be nice. Play your hearts out, though.”

To which Reynolds joked: “I’m so sorry about him. Crush all of your enemies, Drink the blood of your enemies!”

The two were last week honoured by the Welsh Government, the Football Association of Wales and S4C for promoting the country and its language.