Hatters recall midfielder Thorpe from disappointing Burton Albion loan spell

Luton have confirmed that midfielder Elliot Thorpe has been recalled from his disappointing loan spell with League One Burton Albion.

The 22-year-old joined the Brewers in September last year in a deal that was initially meant to run until the end of the season.

However, Albion manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink left just a few days later, as Thorpe struggled to get a look-in under new boss Dino Maamria.

The ex-Spurs youngster made just one start, a 1-0 home defeat to Fleetwood, but only featured on six other occasions, his last appearance coming in the 2-1 defeat to Bolton on October 25, the midfielder not even featuring in the match-day squad at times since.

A statement on the Luton official website on Sunday, said: “We can confirm that Elliot Thorpe has today been recalled from his loan spell with Burton Albion.

“Thorpe will now re-join his team-mates at The Brache ahead of next week’s FA Cup match against Wigan Athletic.”