Cornick ready to play his part whenever called upon during Luton's 'crazy' run-in

Goalscorer Harry Cornick is ready to play whatever part is asked of him in Town’s battle to stay up this term.

The forward started both of Luton’s first two games following the season being suspended due to coronavirus against Preston and Swansea City, completing near enough 90 minutes in both.

He was then understandably on the bench at Leeds United on Tuesday night after putting in a huge shift at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday, with Town winning 1-0, as boss Nathan Jones made five changes.

However, Cornick came on for Callum McManaman at the break, and scored a superb opening goal as Luton clung on for a 1-1 draw.

The former Bournemouth attacker said: “It’s going to be a crazy few weeks, Saturday, Tuesday until the end of the season, so no player can play all those 90s.

"I know my part in the team, I know my role, everyone knows.

"When the gaffer came in he told every player in the squad they will be needed, so I know I didn’t start, but I played my part from the bench and just tried to do what I can for the team.

“It’s tough physically, it’s tough mentally as we haven’t had a game for so long.

"It’s hard to know your role in the team and your positioning, as it’s a long 90 minutes mentally on yourself.

"But physically I felt okay for the game and I wasn't okay to star, but played my part for the team and whatever role the gaffer wants me to do, I’m happy to do it."

There will be no let up for Cornick and co with the final six games being squeezed into just 16 days to ensure the season reaches a natural conclusion.

He continued: "Every sports science person is probably putting their hair out at the minute, because the loads are so high.

"Redders (James Redden, head of sports science) is constantly looking at how much you are running in training and how much you're doing in games to make sure you're not getting injured because it’s a big factor at the minute.

"Everyone’s got to try and stay fit and you’re trying to maintain for games, you're not really trying to train, just try and learn your shape again and stay match fit.

"It’s going to be hard to get a lot of training done over the next few weeks as there’s so many games.”

Picking up what had appeared an unexpected point on the road at league leaders on Tuesday night was a huge boost for the Hatters survival hopes as well, but Cornick thought it was much deserved for a solid defensive display.

He added: "It's a massive result, it keeps the momentum going from the start of this mini season.

"We remain unbeaten, five points on the board, it’s a great point and a great result.

“The back five and (Simon) Sluga were brilliant. They’re a good team Leeds, they get forward in numbers, get shots, they get crosses and everyone who played their part was brilliant.

"We kept the ball out of the net for most of the game, conceding one is a bit annoying, but we got a goal and a great point."