There was pride in defeat for George Elokobi, who is convinced Maidstone have what it takes to stay up after their performance against Wrexham.
Jack Barham scored twice as United came from 2-0 down at the Gallagher, only for the National League title-chasers to pinch a 3-2 victory in the last minute.
It was a seventh successive league defeat but caretaker boss Elokobi, taking charge of only his second game after last weekend’s FA Trophy win at Notts County, had nothing but praise for his side.
Wrexham’s win extended their unbeaten run to 14 games and sent them level on points with leaders Notts but they certainly knew they’d been in a game. “The players weren’t fazed by the occasion,” said Elokobi. “They ensured they ran for each other, they stuck together and made sure all the way they tried to win the game. “They can take pride in that and their performance and we as a management team are proud of them. “We know what these players can do.