Blackett takes a back seat role

The former Peterborough man has been out of action since November 20, but was part of the Hatters squad who got their suits fitted on Thursday and will give his team-mates his full support at Eastlands.

He said: “I’ll gee them up, help them out, and be doing my bits and bobs in the training room, motivation and stuff.

“Hopefully we can do enough to get them over the line.”

Luton have not been beaten by AFC Wimbledon this season and Blackett believes Town’s squad has the edge.

He continued: “We’ve still got to to turn up, work hard, but I believe we’ve got all the ability in the world in that squad.

“From what I’ve seen, it’s the best the Conference has seen in a long while.

“With the ability we’ve got, if we work hard, I’m sure it will shine through.

“It’s slightly psychological (being unbeaten), but it’s down to one game now so it’s whoever turns up on the day.

“Hopefully our lads turn up and do the business, get the club back where it belongs in the Football League.”

Blackett is confident the supporters can play their part too, with the Hatters fans travelling in their numbers up to Manchester. He added: “It’s the old cliché, but the crowd are the 12th man.

“They get behind the lads and if they’re behind us, we can beat anybody.”