Luton made comfortable progress through to the second round of the Carabao Cup by beating League Two side Gillingham 3-0 on Saturday.
The visitors led through Nahki Wells late in the first half, with goals from Benny Benagr and Gideon Kodua completing the scoring in the second period, and to find out how the Hatters players rated on the afternoon, see below.
5. George Johnston: 8.5
Summer signing had pretty much the perfect debut for Luton, as whenever Gills went long, he was able to get up and win his headers, making it quite clear to his team-mates that he was the one who was going to be dealing with the danger as well. Also mopped up any problems on the floor, happy to just get rid of the ball when required, not taking any unnecessary risks in possession. Despite that, showed that he can play when the opportunity arises, completing the most passes, often finding his team-mates to get an attack going, none more so for the goal as he rolled it into Luker, the midfielder setting up Wells to make it 1-0. Acquisition already looks a terrific bit of business. Photo: Luton Town FC
6. Liam Walsh: 8.5
Outstanding in the quarterback role for the visitors during his hour on the field, particularly in the first period. Always found space to take the ball from his centre backs, even under pressure, and barely misplaced a pass, whether it was a simple attempt or one that was more adventurous. Great vision sent Wells through for a good chance in the early stages, only for a defender to get back, while he also pinged a ball into Clark for his opportunity, which was excellently saved. Showed an impressive leap at times, and also put his head in amongst the boots which drew a sharp intake of breath from the home supporters, the midfielder just carrying on as if nothing had happened. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
7. Jordan Clark: 8
Very lively in the midfield areas, always looking to get on the ball, often using a clever first touch to create space for himself and move away from a marker. Showed just why he is so important to the Luton XI by completing the most dribbles, creating the most chances and also having the most touches inside the opposition area. Tried to open his account for the campaign when he had a go from range, too close to the keeper on his occasion, while another acrobatic scissor kick attempt was pawed away by an alert Mason. In the second period, he slid through Wells for the shot that led to Benagr’s finish, also picking out the striker again for another attempt that he put over the top. Photo: David Horn
8. Jayden Luker: 7.5
One of two academy graduates who made his Hatters debut on the afternoon as an early flick got Town on the front foot and led to a promising attack on the right flank. With the Hatters in complete control of proceedings in the opening 45 minutes, he burst forward and might have shot himself, only to turn down the opportunity to do so, trying to find a team-mate instead. Demonstrated just why he is so highly rated by Wilshere and his coaching staff when found by Johnston, he kept his cool to look up and slide a terrific inch-perfect through ball for Wells to do his thing. Real shame that he then pulled up just after the second period with a hamstring problem, and might be out for a period of time now. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons