Keeping out Welsh U21 star Howells buoys O’Donnell’s hopes

Keeping Wales U21 international Jake Howells out of the starting XI on Friday night came as a major boost for youngster JJ O’Donnell, writes Mark Wood.

The 21-year-old midfielder has impressed in all three games this season after making a surprise debut in the opening 2-2 draw with Gateshead.

It’s been something of a whirlwind start to the campaign for O’Donnell who spent large chunks of last year out on loan.

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He has come on leaps and bounds this season and scored his first senior goal to equalise at Hyde on Friday as Luton went on to win 2-1.

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