Luton lifted the Vertu Trophy on Sunday when beating Stockport County 3-1 at Wembley Stadium.
The Hatters had trailed early on to Adama Sidibeh’s strike, before Emilio Lawrence levelled the scores, Nahki Wells then putting Town in front before half time. During stoppage time, Wells was on target again to seal victory and to find out how the Luton players rated at the home of English football, see below.
5. Izzy Jones: 8.5
Without doubt one of his best displays of the season as he was on it from the word go, having penalty appeals turned down early on after going over inside the area when speeding on to Walsh's terrific pass. Always looked threatening and had the bit between his teeth to run at his markers, but after breaking from a County corner on the halfway line, didn't quite have the belief to lob Addai from miles out, while couldn’t quite get away from Osborn, who made a wonderful covering tackle. Had a shot charged down in the second period, as although his final ball wasn't quite at its best, defended impressively to keep Stockport out, until having to go off with cramp late on. Photo: Jasper Wax
6. Liam Walsh: 8.5
Appeared right at home on the vast Wembley surface, as his defence-splitting pass sent Jones away in the first five minutes for a penalty appeal that fell on deaf ears. Did have his pocket picked which led to an early chance for Stockport, but went on to knit things together wonderfully, allowing Luton to produce an eye-catching first half display after falling behind. Had Town's first shot on target from range and with the scores level, picked out Odoffin with a pinpoint free kick that he nodded just wide. Clever enough to pull his foot out of the way inside the box when he could have given away a penalty, as a high passing completion rate meant the Hatters didn't often waste possession. Photo: James Fearn
7. Jordan Clark: 8
Wembley winner for the second time in his Luton career and had a huge role in his side drawing level as he got the ball in midfield and immediately looked to his left, sending Lawrence away to slam home the equaliser. After the break, and with the Hatters now 2-1 in front, he almost had his second goal to extend the advantage, but couldn't quite get his curler to come back in time when the County defence almost evaporated in front of him. Put the hard work in as Town were able to shut out Stockport during the latter stages of the clash, while in the first minute of stoppage time, took Shea’s throw and advanced upfield to pick out Morris who set up Wells to score the decider. Photo: David Horn
8. Kasey Palmer: 8.5
Always expected to stand out on such an occasion at Wembley and did just that, waltzing away from his markers to pick out Lawrence for a shot in the early stages that was blocked away. With Luton falling behind, he was a huge reason why it never looked to outwardly bother them, landing on so many second balls and taking up some excellent positions to receive possession from his team-mates, as the hum from Hatters fans always rose when he was making his way upfield. Saw a few through balls just miss their target, while his own shot looped up into the gloves of Addai, but plenty of energy in the second period as well, lasting the full 90 before making way in injury time. Photo: David Horn