The Hatters’ Under-21s go in search of a place in the quarter-finals of the Premier League Cup when they travel to Nottingham Forest on Friday night.

After a superb 3-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion in their final group stage fixture last month, Alex Lawless’ side face Forest at the Loughborough University Stadium (kick-off 7pm) in the last-16.

“After the results we achieved against Brighton in the group phase we’ve got lots of self-belief and, going into a one-off game, we’re confident,” said Lawless.

“We knew that our last game against Brighton was effectively a knock-out game – we had to win or we would be eliminated – so Friday won’t feel any different.

“We’ve had some good preparation with the trip to Glasgow to face Rangers and we’ve included a number of under-18s who have developed a real winning mentality under Joe Deeney.

“So it’s an incredible carrot for the lads to get through but Forest are certainly no chumps. They won their group and look a strong, aggressive side who are hard to break down.

“But while it’s a fabulous achievement to get through to this stage, we’re not going there thinking we’re just happy to be there – that’s not our mindset. We’re definitely going there looking to progress again.”

Town supporters wishing to watch the under-21s at Loughborough, tickets must be purchased in advance through Nottingham Forest.

For full details of admission and parking at Loughborough University, please click here.

Prices are: Adults £5, concessions (66+, 14-17, 4-13, students) £3, wheelchair adults £5, wheelchair concessions £2.

Good luck, lads!