Hatters make one change for Cardiff as winger Jones returns

Luton boss Jack Wilshere has made one change to his side for this afternoon’s League One trip to Cardiff City, with Izzy Jones in for his first start since late November.

The winger has replaced Shayden Morris in the starting line-up, the only alteration to the side from last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Bradford City. With the Hatters now beginning a run of four games, playing three sides currently in the bottom four, Wigan Athletic, Burton Albion and Port Vale, asked if he has given a points tally on the matches to the players, Wilshere said: “We take each game as it comes, I think you have to do that.

"Of course probably in the back of my mind I have an idea of it, but I don’t want the players to think too far ahead. Each game in this league can bring something different, brings a different challenge and I want the players’ heads to be clear going into each game and have clarity on what we’re trying to do, but probably in the back of my head, yes.”

Centre half Mads Andersen keeps his place in the back four for the Hatters this afternoon, as discussing his recent displays, including a towering performance against the Bantams seven days ago, Wilshere added: “I’ve been really pleased with Mads since I’ve been here. Everyone knows Mads can win aerial duels and that’s probably his biggest strength, but in possession, we’ve worked a lot with him on in possession, being brave, stepping in and the passes, the solutions that he might have and he executes them.

"He’s a leader as well, he leads by example. He’s not one who’s going to be shouting and screaming, but he does every single thing right every single day to try and make sure he can perform on a Saturday and he’s doing that. We’re really grateful for Mads and we want to keep working with him and he’ll be important for us between now and the end of the season.”

Bluebirds: Nathan Trott, Joel Bagan, Gabe Osho, Omari Kellyman, Ollie Tanner, Calum Chambers ©, David Turnbull, Chris Willock, Alex Robertson, Joel Colwill, Perry Ng. Subs: Harry Tyrer, Will Fish, Rubin Colwill, Ronan Kpakio, Cian Ashford, Callum Robinson, Dylan Lawlor.

Hatters: Josh Keeley, Nigel Lonwijk, Mads Andersen, Teden Mengi, Joe Johnson, Kasey Palmer, Jordan Clark (C), Gideon Kodua, Izzy Jones, Jake Richards, Devante Cole. Subs: James Shea, Kal Naismith, Davy van den Berg, Ali Al-Hamadi, Shayden Morris, Nahki Wells, George Saville. Referee: Ollie Yates.