Luton ensured progress to the Vertu Trophy group stages after a 3-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion U21s at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night.
Jerry Yates scored a double in the first period, while 16-year-old Fin Evans made history when finding the net after the break and to find out how the Town players ratedon the evening, see below.
5. Cohen Bramall: 6.5
Alert to a short corner as his cross was handled in the box for a penalty that was tucked away by Yates to make it 2-0. Got away on the left soon afterwards and almost picked out the striker for his hat-trick, only for the visitors to just about clear their lines. Booked himself when one of the Seagulls youngsters sped away from him, but another 45 minutes in the tank will do him good as he looks to make that left back berth his own if possible under Wilshere. Photo: Pete Norton
6. Marvelous Nakamba: 7
First start of the season for the experienced midfielder and did all the things required of him against a young opposition, able to nip in and win possession back when needed, keeping things moving with his short-range passing too. With Town in the ascendancy he got in some positions to try and finally open his Luton account, letting fly from outside the box with a shot that deflected over the bar. His first 90 minutes since February was one of the main plus points on the night as he will add an experienced option to the Hatters' squad. Photo: Jasper Wax
7. Liam Walsh: 6.5
Midfielder recovered from his shoulder injury to feature under Wilshere for the first time in an attempt to show his new manager just what he can bring to the team. Sent in an excellent free kick for Andersen to head against the post early on, as he was lively in the centre of the field, always buzzing around and looking to get on the ball to find a team-mate or get an attack going. Got through 67 minutes and will be looking to build on that in the FA Cup on Friday night. Photo: Jasper Wax
8. Zack Nelson: 6.5
Having had the final half an hour against Mansfield and not featuring at Northampton, then the midfielder got his longest run-out since Wilshere took charge at Kenilworth Road, having 90 minutes to demonstrate what he can bring to the side for the new manager. Couldn't quite take the game by the scruff of its neck though, but was able to make some good forays forward and show some neat passing to try and get Town moving. Photo: Jasper Wax