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Jack Wilshere ‘proud’ as Luton Town lift EFL Trophy
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Jack Wilshere won his first managerial trophy as Luton Town triumphed over Stockport County 3-1 in the EFL Trophy final. The victory featured goals from Emilio Lawrence and a double from Nahki Wells.
Jack Wilshere ‘proud’ as Luton Town lift EFL Trophy
Jack Wilshere secured his first managerial trophy as Luton Town defeated Stockport County 3-1 in the EFL Trophy final.
Emilio Lawrence scored once while Nahki Wells netted a decisive double to secure the 3-1 victory. This triumph marks Jack Wilshere’s first silverware since taking charge of the League One club. T
The former England midfielder expressed immense pride in his squad during his post-match interview.
Wilshere admitted that returning to Wembley as a manager felt significantly different from his playing days. “It’s definitely different,” the Luton boss said.
“This feels extra special because, yeah, my first time as a manager and really proud.” He described leading the club at such an iconic stadium as a huge honour.
Wilshere also revealed the advice he gave his players to handle the pressure of the occasion.
Wilshere leads Luton to EFL Trophy glory at Wembley
The manager encouraged his players to embrace the atmosphere rather than trying to ignore it.
“Whenever I played in a final, everyone said, ‘Don’t play the occasion.’ And I hated it,” Wilshere admitted.
He told his team to “go and use the support that we’ve got here today as energy.” He wanted them to show their improvements on a bigger stage.
Nahki Wells proved vital after passing a late fitness test to start the match. Wilshere described his inclusion as “massive” for the team’s leadership.
“We wanted to wait until the last minute, which we did with him,” the manager explained. James Shea also retained his place in goal after playing throughout the competition.
Wilshere insisted that the goalkeeper “deserves it” and has “earned it” through his hard work all season.
This victory represents a positive step forward for a club that recently suffered successive relegations.
Wilshere remains focused on improving the team’s identity as they aim to climb the League One table. “It feels like a step,” he concluded. Luton now hope this Wembley success will spark a strong run in the league.
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Q&A
What was the final score of the EFL Trophy match between Luton Town and Stockport County?
Luton Town defeated Stockport County 3-1 in the EFL Trophy final.
Who scored the goals for Luton Town in the EFL Trophy final?
Emilio Lawrence scored one goal, and Nahki Wells netted a decisive double for Luton Town.
What does Jack Wilshere's victory in the EFL Trophy signify for his managerial career?
The victory marks Jack Wilshere's first silverware since becoming the manager of Luton Town.
