Hatters rated v Grimsby Town
Mark Stech: 7 - Barely tested as Grimsby struggled to create anything meaningful. Impressive distribution as looked comfortable with the ball at his feet throughout to get the hosts moving.
James Justin: 8 - Slotted in seamlessly to the back-line as he oozed confidence on the right hand side. Solid defensively and a threat going forward too. Real opportunity to stake his claim and he did it.
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Hide AdDan Potts: 8 - Always a threat from corners as he gave the visiting defence a tough afternoon. Linked up well with Berry and Shinnie as Town played some lovely football at times.
Johnny Mullins: 8 - Made some important clearances for the Hatters when Grimsby went long and some mightily impressive leaps to connect with Sheehan’s delivery at the other end too.
Alan Sheehan: 8.5 - Kept Matt quiet for almost the entire time he was on as he once again dominated aerially. Set-piece threat there for all to see as he picked out Collins with unerring accuracy.
Glen Rea: 8.5 - Once more broke up play expertly allowing Town to build. Wonderful 30-yard pass pinged out to the left shows just how far he has come this season as looks so at ease in possession now.
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Hide AdOlly Lee: 8 - Big reason why Town made such a strong start to the game with some excellent runs and distribution. Kept things solid in the second period as well.
Luke Berry: 9 - Really is a class above at this level as when he picked up the ball 25 yards out, you knew where it was heading. Got up and down the entire time and proving a magnificent signing by Nathan Jones.
Andrew Shinnie: 7.5 - Saw plenty of the ball in the first half as he made sure Town began on the front foot, not allowing Grimsby to ever really get a sustained foothold in the game.
Danny Hylton: 8 - Like Collins, he ensured the the ball stuck upfront for the Hatters, enabling them to get a firm grip on proceedings that they never looked like losing.
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Hide AdJames Collins (STAR MAN): 9 - Recalled at the expense of Lee and showed just why with a big performance. Hold up play was excellent, ran the channels too and set up Berry before a clinical header to reach double figures.
Harry Cornick (SUB): 7 - Perfect sub to end any thoughts Grimsby had of mounting a late surge as he occupied the visitors back-line.
Elliot Lee (SUB): 7 - Unlucky to be left out but real energy in cameo, only denied a goal by an excellent stop from McKeown.
Lawson D’Ath (SUB): 6 - On in stoppage time for Hylton.