Luton Town ran out easy 6-0 winners over Ipswich Town U21s in their Jersey Mike’s Trophy group stage clash at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night.
Jordan Clark netted a birthday hat-trick, as Devante Cole, Joe Johnston and Dawid Gawel all scored their first goals for the club and to find out how the Hatters players rated, see below.
5. Joe Johnson: 8
Having missed out at the weekend, he played as a left back this time, but following the first 20 minutes in which Ipswich had plenty of the ball, was then able to get into the middle of the pitch on a regular basis and play further forward. Nipped in to get an attack going that saw Clark score, as it was after the break that he featured heavily as an attacking force. Found Kodua for a shot that was easy for the keeper, but was able to celebrate his first-ever senior goal when latching on to Odoffin's long ball, confidently lifting his shot over the hesitant Noonan. Also had an assist too late on, getting on the ball and picking out Gawel for him to do his thing. Photo: Hasnain Ali photography
6. Dan Gore: 8
One of many who looked a class above on the night, which he should have done, as he was able to snuff out any real threats that Ipswich had during the first half, while in the second period, had far more chances to get the ball down and show his creative skills with Town dominating. Did so wonderfully well when striding forward and producing the perfectly-weighted through ball for Clark to run on to and complete his hat-trick. Another decent 80 minutes in the tank for the on-loan Manchester United youngster. Photo: Hasnain Ali photography
7. Jordan Clark (STAR MAN): 9
First start since breaking his jaw and as Wilshere was quick to say afterwards, you could see just how much Luton have missed their influential midfielder. Got things up and running with a truly sumptuous finish, opening up his body to shoot across Noonan and into the far corner from Kodua's flick, opening his account for the season. Then demonstrated a superb technique to not only stretch but then cushion volley Naismith's cross past the keeper for his second. Had a first-ever senior hat-trick after the break when he was the recipient of an excellent Gore through ball to bury the opportunity. Unselfishly picked out Cole for a glorious chance before going off to a standing ovation. Photo: Hasnain Ali photography
8. Emilio Lawrence: 8
One of Town's liveliest players, as he set his stall out early, getting the ball wide on the left and either going on the outside of his opponent, or cutting in to drive at goal. Early shot deflected behind, he then played a huge part in Cole finally being able to break his duck, leaving Elliott on the floor with a clever dummy and then hammering goalwards, Noonan parrying up rather than out for the striker to do the rest. Kept on trying to hit the target after the break, fizzing narrowly wide, as his work-rate was good too, winning the ball back in the build-up to Gawel's goal. Final ball still needs improving, but had the most touches in the opposition box and completed the most dribbles. Photo: Hasnain Ali photography