Murray: We can’t freeze at Eastlands

The full-back, who is sidelined with a medial knee ligament injury, said: “I’ve played in a few play-offs and the LDV Vans final with Cambridge against Cardiff.

“For the younger players you don’t want it to pass you by.

“On days like that you have to perform. That’s the crux of it.

“Just because it’s on the TV and a big ground, you don’t go out doing anything stupid.”

Murray may be frustrated to miss the big day at Eastlands but he will be getting behind his team-mates as best he can.

He said: “I will stay away from the boys on the day. I will be useless because I won’t be fit.

“I will just try to get the boys going so they are nice and relaxed.

“On the day I will just be a fan. I will keep my distance and I’m full of confidence they will carry it out.

“Everybody has been injured and missed big games and it doesn’t get any easier. I won’t be sitting there thinking what if, what if. All I can do is get behind the boys and I’m sure they will do the job for us.

“You just want to enjoy it because you know what’s at stake. It’s a big game and the prize is so big.

“It’s a game you have to win.

“If we can continue what we’ve been doing we will be difficult opposition on the day.

“I think on the day we have good players that will shine above them.

“We have got enough experienced players and we should be OK on the day.”

Murray believes that the neutral will have reasons to get behind both teams.

He said: “I think people have a soft spot for both clubs because of what has gone on in the last five or six years with both clubs. Both have had a tough time.”

The Irishman is also hoping that Town’s army of supporters who make the journey will be well rewarded for their efforts.

He added: “Luton fans love these kinds of situations.

“They are going to outnumber the other fans.

“They are going to be louder and there will be more orange than Wimbledon’s colours.

“They are spending a fortune and taking time out of their weeks.

“We’ve just got to make sure we do the job on the pitch. They deserve it more than anybody.

“They travel to horrible grounds and in the pouring rain and sometimes they have to put up with some bad performances.”