Luton enjoyed an excellent 3-0 victory at Burton Albion on Saturday.
Lasse Nordas opened the scoring when he opened his account for the club, while Milli Alli doubled the lead on the stroke of half time. After the break, Zack Nelson bagged his first league goal for the Hatters and to see how Town’s players rated on the afternoon, see below.
5. Nigel Lonwijk: 8
Centre half was restored to his more preferred role on the right of the Hatters' back three and he looked far happier in a slot that suits him far better. Was able to play an important role in what was a strong defensive display by Town, using his physicality to run the ball out of play when it was required, making three important interventions as well. Used the ball impressively, sending over a cross that almost led to an opportunity for the visitors too. Photo: Liam Smith
6. Milli Alli: 8.5
With Burton not really offering a consistent attacking threat, then Alli was able to enjoy far more freedom to get forward himself on the left flank, a constant menace to the Albion defence. Once Town had taken the lead, he came into his own, sending over a cross that Nordas turned goalwards and then did superbly to find Yates who somehow missed the target. Took matters into his own hands afterwards, thrashing a brilliant first time finish once Nelson’s shot was saved. After the break, he continued to show his place when sprinting away from inside his own half and seeing his shot tipped over. Photo: Liam Smith
7. George Saville: 9
Although he might not get the headlines that his team-mates did, it can’t be underestimated just how vital a role the experienced midfielder had in Town's victory on Saturday. After a stop-start beginning, he executed the perfect sliding tackle to win the ball back and begin the move that saw Luton take the lead. Overlapped Clark to send in a cross that the Hatters also went close from. as his performance allowed Luton to take full control of the midfield areas and ensure they comfortably got back to winning ways at the Pirelli Stadium. Had 75 touches of the ball too, with an almost 90 percent success rate from his 65 passes as well, the highest from any visiting player. Photo: Liam Smith
8. Jordan Clark: 8.5
Able to play further forward on this occasion as the Hatters went on the front foot from early on, always eager to get on the ball, picking his passes impressively to find his team-mates and get Town moving through the lines. Did his defensive duties well when the game was still in the balance with an important clearance from near his own goal-line just before half time to prevent Burton from levelling the scores. Produced some nifty footwork by the half-way line to send Nordas away in the build-up to the third goal as well, as he went on some mazy dribbles that almost bore fruit too. Photo: Liam Smith