Edwards on transfers, Barkley's form and Burnley
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Luton Town manager Rob Edwards has been speaking to the media before the Hatters' Premier League match against Burnley on Friday.
Here are the main headlines from his news conference:
Striker Carlton Morris is "in contention" to face Burnley after suffering with cramp in the FA Cup tie against Bolton last weekend.
On potential January transfers: "Tom Lockyer and Marvelous Nakamba are out for an indefinite period, but other than that we're in pretty good shape. If we can strengthen and bring someone who helps us and makes us better, of course we'll look at that. But they've got to be the right person and they have to fit into what we do. And that's difficult in January."
Edwards added: "If it's one [new signing] or if it's stay as we are, I'd genuinely be happy. I wouldn't be surprised to see one or two little bits of change, but it's important to stress that I don't want too much. I want to come out of the window stronger but keeping a lot of what we've got is important to me."
On the form of Ross Barkley and talk of a potential England recall for the midfielder, Edwards said: "I've got to focus on the here and now with Luton and that's what Ross has got to do as well. I understand the talk because he's played so many times for his country before. It's been a good period but Ross will be the first to say as well that he needs to keep doing it and keep the consistency in his football."
On Friday's opponents Burnley: "I don't think there's one way of playing football. I love what Vincent Kompany has done at that football club with his staff. They've played really well in a lot of games, I just think it's difficult to win matches and get points in this league. It's a really difficult game for us, they have got better from last year."
Asked if there is any added pressure playing another team battling against relegation, Edwards said: "We experienced one with Sheffield United not that long ago. We try to make it as normal as possible. Everyone knows it's a big game, but because every game is an opportunity for us and we try to treat every one on its merits and we plan in the same way. We try to keep it level."
