Edwards reveals Lockyer is already bored but in good spirits

Rob Edwards has revealed Tom Lockyer is already getting bored during his rehabilitation at home — but insists Luton's upturn in results has nothing to do with his skipper's recent cardiac arrest. 

Lockyer, 29, collapsed during the Hatters' clash at Bournemouth on December 16, which was subsequently abandoned. 

He has since been discharged from hospital after having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator fitted and watched on as his team-mates beat Newcastle and Sheffield United ahead of Chelsea's visit on Saturday. 

And boss Edwards, 41, said: "I speak to him every day. He is progressing. He seems bored already but in generally good spirits, which is really good,

"I don't think it is because of what has happened that we've won two games.

"Performances have been good before that but they're an incredibly tight group these lads and they're like a family. 

"One of the family had a really tough time a couple of weeks ago, so we all have to rally round each other, support each other and help. 

"If that has brought us tighter then good but the main thing is Tom in all of this."

Luton's Boxing Day victory at Sheffield United was marred by Carlton Morris being subjected to alleged racism by a home fan at Bramall Lane, which was reported to South Yorkshire Police. 

Edwards said: "Carlton is OK, I texted him the day after. 

"Obviously, it is hard for me to really have that empathy for him because I've never been in that situation. 

"Most of the times I am able to empathise with a player if it is injuries or being out of the team, whatever it is. 

"This I can't and I said to him the day after 'I can't imagine how it feels'. He got more stuff on social media that night after the game. 

"It happens so regularly he just said it's like water off a duck's back. I think that's really sad. I can't put myself into his position but he's dealt with it very well." 

Luton lost 3-0 to Chelsea in August but Edwards will take heart from the London side's struggle for consistency.