Hatters braves ready to battle through

Although one of many to be left fatigued after Saturday’s epic draw against Mansfield, he came through training yesterday and said he is ready to answer the call.

Speaking yesterday, he said: “I trained today. It wasn’t too bad. Whether the gaffer looks to rest one or two, I don’t know, but I’m always up for selection.

“When you are on a (goalscoring) run you always want to continue it.”

And he revealed the players were buoyant despite missing out on a Wembley final in the FA Trophy.

Owusu continued: Everyone pulled each other out.

“We’ve come out here and trained, everyone was bright and still had a smile on their faces. We had a bit of a fun session.”

Midfielder Keith Keane also admitted to feeling the effects, saying: “I’m feeling about 48 years old now. Hopefully by tomorrow I can put my mind on the game.”

The game is sure to mean opportunities for a number of players that didn’t figure at the weekend.

But keeper Kevin Pilkington backed Luton’s braves who did figure to battle through.

He added: “I think we will have to call on the squad for the rest of the season. There’s games every four days now.

“It’s going to be a tough ask but the lads are up for it.

“Once you go out there the adrenaline kicks in. I think you will see in the last 10 or 20 minutes some tired bodies out there.”