Danny Hylton returns for Luton as they welcome Sunderland

Posted Friday, August 10, 2018 by PA

Luton boss Nathan Jones will have striker Danny Hylton back from suspension as his promoted side looks to claim their first League One victory of the season over relegated Sunderland.

Hylton sat out the 1-0 opening day defeat at Portsmouth after bring sent off for two bookable offences during last season’s final-day draw at Notts County, but is available to face the Black Cats.

Midfielder Luke Berry is close to a return from the horrific ankle injury and leg fracture he suffered in March, but he will not be rushed as he steps up his recovery.

Jones enjoyed a quiet end to the transfer window amid speculation that full-back Jack Stacey could be a target, but the deadline passed with no further ins or outs.

Sunderland manager Jack Ross added Wigan midfielder Max Power to his squad on loan as the summer transfer window drew to a close.

Power, the club’s 12th summer signing, could be included in a squad which has been depleted by injury in the last week.

Striker Jerome Sinclair and full-back Donald Love both face around a month on the sidelines after picking up hamstring and ankle injuries respectively during last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Charlton.

Aiden McGeady, Duncan Watmore and Charlie Wyke are still sidelined, as are Tom Flanagan and Ethan Robson.

Dylan McGeouch and Reece James have returned to training, but are unlikely to feature against the Hatters.