Hatters rated v Southend

Michael Harriman: 6.5 - Full back kept Town’s shape well, although at times struggled to contain Worrall in the second half with the Shrimpers’ wideman sending in some penetrating crosses.

Scott Griffiths: 6.5 - Still battling through the pain to put in another good shift and almost brought Town level with a volley turned over by Bentley.

Luke Wilkinson: 7 - Another who was sound defensively as Luton looked to be on their way to another clean sheet until late on.

Steve McNulty: 7 - Was relishing the aerial battle up against Corr and Cassidy and came out on top for the majority of the afternoon with some towering headers.

Cameron McGeehan: 6 - Looked promising in the early stages before injury prematurely ended his afternoon.

Jonathan Smith: 6 - Plenty of effort once more, but ended up coming off second best against the Shrimpers’ midfield.

Nathan Doyle: 6 - Rushed back into the team again, but didn’t ever get to exert the usual influence on the game he has done so far this season.

Jake Howells: 6 - Couldn’t quite match the impact he had last week against Hartlepool as Southend’s back-line were a much tougher nut to crack.

Mark Cullen: 6 - Was left feeding off scraps for the majority, with his one opening snuffed out by a marvellous block from Prosser.

Elliot Lee: 6 - Missed a wonderful chance early on, blazing wide, before lack of fitness eventually caught up with him as he was replaced.

Shaun Whalley (SUB, STAR MAN): 7.5 - Winger was a constant threat to the Southend defence, particularly during the second half. Brought down for the red card and came closer than most.

Luke Guttridge (SUB): 6.5 - His introduction led to Luton opening the game up in an attacking sense.

Alex Wall (SUB): 6 - Thrown on to add some muscle as Hatters searched for an equaliser.

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