Luton wait on Cranie fitness for Hull clash

Luton boss Graeme Jones is hopeful defender Martin Cranie will be available against Hull.

The 32-year-old has missed the last four matches after suffering a knee injury in the defeat at Sheffield Wednesday last month.

Callum McManaman stepped up his return from a groin problem with a run out for the development squad this week, scoring the winning goal, but Saturday’s game could come too soon for him to be involved.

The same can be said of Danny Hylton, with the striker closing in on a return following a knee injury.

Reece Burke (hamstring), Dan Batty (ankle), Stephen Kingsley (hamstring) and Josh Magennis (suspension) all return to contention for Hull.

The trio of injured players all resumed training this week while Magennis is available after serving a one-match ban.

However, the Tigers have a fresh injury concern ahead of the trip to Kenilworth Road, with manager Grant McCann declining to reveal the identity of the player.

McCann was also coy on whether new signing Norbert Balogh and Markus Henriksen would travel to Bedfordshire. There is an opportunity for both to sharpen their fitness in an Under-23 match on Friday.