Hatters rated v Gateshead

Mark Tyler: 7 – Produced an instinctive and early block to keep Luton ahead and was never troubled.

Greg Taylor: 7.5 – Has become a consistent performer at left-back and is equally effective going forward as he is defensively.

Keith Keane: 7.5 – Cracking strike for the goal and won plenty of possession in the middle.

George Pilkington: 7.5 – Read the game superbly and Shaw wasn’t given a sniff.

Alex Lawless: 8 – His best game in weeks as he broke up the play, used the ball sensibly and created the first goal.

Danny Crow: 7 – Good all-round performance and deserved a goal, but thwarted by the post and Deasy.

Robbie Willmott: 7 – Looking more and more of a threat as he supplied good ammunition – but there is more to come.

Shane Blackett: 7.5 – Recovering centre-half didn’t put a foot wrong at the back and was a great foil for Pilkington.

Jake Howells: 8 – Is the mechanism that keeps Town ticking, and he’s GMT perfect right now.

Ed Asafu-Adjaye: 7 – With the right-back berth up for grabs Ed staked a strong claim to make it his.

John Paul Kissock: 8 – Great strike for his first Hatters goal and a real crowd pleaser throughout.

Charlie Henry (sub): 6 – Showed good intent and must be pushing for a more regular opportunity.

Stuart Fleetwood (sub): 6 – Looked purposeful as he tried to continue his fine run in the Trophy.

Aaron O’Connor (sub): 6 – Worked hard during his brief cameo.

Ratings by Mark Wood