Although the Dragons left Preston’s Deepdale frustrated after Harrison Armstrong’s late strike denied them victory in a 1–1 draw, McClean believes the performance underlined a significant fact about Phil Parkinson’s side - they do not retreat in the face of any opponent or any venue.
"If you look at our team, you know the quality we have here, we're not overawed going to any ground," said McClean, making clear that Wrexham carry no sense of inferiority even against long-established second-tier clubs.
"We look forward to the challenge and we believe we're more than capable of beating anybody in this division as each game comes."
His message was clear: Wrexham are not just surviving – they’re competing everywhere they go.
The draw was Wrexham’s ninth of the campaign, but although they are back in 12th position in the table, they are still only three points adrift of the play-off places.
Moore’s early tap-in, created by a teasing McClean cross, had given the visitors the perfect start.
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The opener was the striker’s 10th goal of the campaign in all competitions, another subtle reminder that Wrexham’s recruitment at this level is matching their ambition.
"It's always nice to help the team in any way you can with goals and assists," McClean added.
"The big fella (Moore), he's managed to get a touch on it and it's another goal from him, which is obviously pleasing."
Despite Preston dominating large spells of the second half, with Paul Heckingbottom’s side carving out a string of opportunities, Wrexham defended with grit – goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo producing several excellent stops to preserve the lead until the final 10 minutes.
But Armstrong finally broke their resistance, prodding home from close range to secure a point for the hosts.
For McClean, surrendering the advantage so late was difficult to accept.
"When you're winning with 10 minutes to go and you concede, of course you're disappointed not to come away with three points," he said.
"It's a tough place to come and the conditions, you've seen it for yourself, are not ideal.
"The disappointing thing is, as much as we showed fight, we kind of stopped playing at times, then we start playing again when they score. You can't be doing that, we've got to keep going, keep playing football.
"But on the whole coming here against a side in tough conditions, we take a point and move on."
That sense of perspective reflects a team now nine league games unbeaten and beaten only once in 14 Championship outings.
And in McClean’s eyes, that run is testament to both the squad’s mentality and the evolving identity of a club still relatively new to this division.
"This division, anyone can beat anyone, it's ruthless," he said.
"To go nine unbeaten is no easy feat and it shows you the character and the quality we have in this team."
Parkinson echoed the satisfaction with the performance, even if the result fell short of what Wrexham felt they deserved.
"If we made little changes on the pitch or from the bench, I thought we always had an impact," the manager said.
"I'm disappointed we didn't win the game but I'm really pleased with the performance and really enjoyed watching us.
"We'll do well to create that much in a Championship game between now and the end of the season and that's what we're striving for all the time."
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Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom, too, acknowledged the intensity and honesty of the contest.
"It was a great advert for Championship football. Two really honest teams going for the win – committed but fair – and it was a great game of football in difficult conditions."
