Luton Town's divisional rivals lose captain to injury, Spurs-linked ace knocks back exit talk

Luton Town are back in action this weekend, when they make the 40 mile trip to take on Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon.
Richie Boon
By Richie Boon
Published 12th Oct 2021, 08:38 BST
(Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)(Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

The Hatters went into the international break in decent spirits, after thrashing Coventry City 5-0 and following it up with a goalless draw at home to Huddersfield Town.

The last time Luton played Millwall, back in February, the Hatters were cruelly denied three points late on at Kenilworth Road, when opposition man George Evans netted a dramatic equaliser in the 95th minute.

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Meanwhile, Luton ace Kai Naismith has opened up on his ambitions to play for Scotland, who look likely to secure a play-off spot for the 2022 World Cup after their dramatic last-gasp win over Israel last weekend. He revealed: “That’s one of my ambitions.

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Swansea City legend Leon Britton has returned to the club, taking on a new role as a player mentor for the U23 side. The 39-year-old made more than 500 appearances for the club over two spells, and won the League Cup with them in 2013. (BBC Sport)Swansea City legend Leon Britton has returned to the club, taking on a new role as a player mentor for the U23 side. The 39-year-old made more than 500 appearances for the club over two spells, and won the League Cup with them in 2013. (BBC Sport)
Swansea City legend Leon Britton has returned to the club, taking on a new role as a player mentor for the U23 side. The 39-year-old made more than 500 appearances for the club over two spells, and won the League Cup with them in 2013. (BBC Sport)

“I’ve got goals in football that I’ve not quite achieved yet, and that is one of my biggest. Everyone wants to represent their country and I’m no different.

“I’d love to, and it does give you inspiration just going there and talking to Mike (Cullen) about it. So to see that he’s done it, he’s moved away from home and done everything that I’ve done, and it’s crazy to see him still down here at 90 years old.”Naismith, 29, came through the Rangers youth academy before moving to Accrington Stanley in 2013, and has previously represented Scotland at both U16 and U17 level.Take a look at the latest stories from the Championship, as the anticipation for this weekend's action starts to build:

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