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.
9. Jake Richards: 7
Cut in from the right flank to have a go on his left foot early on, but didn't fully put his laces through it, shooting too close to emergency loanee Mason who made a comfortable stop. With Luton clearly on top, there were some flashes from the midfielder in the first half, but once the hydration break had come and gone, Gillingham were able to cut out the space available to him, preventing the youngster from really being able to influence the game from an attacking viewpoint. Was the same in the second period, as it wasn't until Morris was on that the Hatters really caused a significant threat on that side of the pitch. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
10. Benny Benagr (STAR MAN): 8.5
Brilliant day for the teenage academy graduate, who has been with the club since the U9s, earning his senior debut after putting himself into Wilshere's thoughts during pre-season. Understandably took a while to get into the contest, although did go on both the outside and inside of his full back, using his team-mates as decoys to fire off a tame shot that was easy for Mason. Whatever was said to him at the break had a real impact, as the Gills simply couldn't handle him, bursting away on numerous occasions in the second period, with one cross-shot tipped over by the keeper. Slammed another attempt wide from a narrow angle, before showing real desire to hunt the rebound from Wells' drive and find the net to his obvious delight. Off with cramp soon afterwards, but he won't forget his first start and the full-time whistle scenes with Luton's travelling fans. Photo: Luton Town FC
11. Nahki Wells: 7.5
Led the line for Luton on the day and almost had a great chance early on when he latched on to Walsh’s excellent pass over the top, but a poor first touch took him away from goal and was tackled by Beckles. With Luton just unable to create the perfect chance in the opening 40 minutes, they eventually did just that moments before half time when Luker's exquisite through ball saw him open his account for the campaign with a confident one-touch sidefooted finish into the bottom corner. After the break, he could and probably should have added to his tally, seeing one shot saved by Mason, which Benagr tucked home, also powering over on his left foot as well. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
12. Kasey Palmer (SUB): 7
Came on just after the break for Luker after the youngster pulled up, and tried to get things going for the Hatters, picking up the ball in advanced areas and motoring forward. Didn't quite click for him though, as Richards wasn't able to adjust his body to pick up where the pass was headed, while couldn't stretch himself and get on the end of Naismith's cross at the back post. Showed great strength when in possession and held off his opponents with ease, but minutes will do him good as he will no doubt be expecting to start at Reading next weekend. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons