CAULEY WOODROW was handed his first Premier League start in a DECADE after Luton Town suffered an injury in the warm-up.
Elijah Adebayo had been replaced in the starting line-up to face Manchester United.
The Hatters star has picked up an injury during the warm-up at Kenilworth Road.
Club captain Tom Lockyer admitted that the injury was a big blow for the hosts against Man United.
He said: “It is a big blow to lose anyone at this late stage, especially your top scorer.
“It is a great opportunity for Cauley to show everyone what he can do.”
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Woodrow’s last Premier League start came in 2014 when he featured from the off for Fulham in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.
The striker did score in the game as he netted past Wayne Hennessey at Craven Cottage.
This season, Woodrow has been a back-up player for Rob Edwards’ side.
He has only made 15 appearances in all competitions, scoring twice in his 277 minutes of playing time.
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Both of his goals have come outside of the Premier League.
Adebayo will be a big miss as he has been the top scorer for Luton this season.
He has netted nine goals in his 24 Premier League appearances.
Luton’s job got tougher inside eight minutes of kick-off as Rasmus Hojlund netted a brace.
Carlton Morris pulled one back but the match remained 2-1 despite a host of chances for both sides.
The match had a big celebrity in the stands as pop star Harry Styles was in attendance.
The singer and Manchester United supporter popped into the Sky Sports studio as fans were left baffled.
Lockyer was on punditry duty as he continues to recover from the cardiac arrest he suffered against Bournemouth in December.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
