Edwards on Everton's appeal verdict, injuries and hosting Manchester City

Luton boss Rob Edwards has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's FA Cup fifth round tie at home to holders Manchester City.

Here are the key lines form his news conference:

• Edwards said Luton's "attitude hasn't changed" and he does not see himself "having to pick anyone up" after it was announced Everton would be given four points back on appeal - moving them above the Hatters.

• When asked if his players might be thinking about a possible other points deduction for Everton and Nottingham Forest, he said: "Maybe, it's human nature. We can't control that. We can't bank on that or use it. That's completely out of our control. What is (in our control) is how hard we work, the commitment to what we do."

• Edwards is keen to focus on what is in his control: "These are difficult questions because it is very new and I've not experienced it before. But it is hypothetical at the moment. We have to focus on ourselves."

• He thinks more transparency is needed for future points deductions: "I won't comment on what could happen in the future but clarity on the number of points (would be good). That would help everyone. As for going forward that stuff is out of our control. Nothing to do with me at the moment."

• He confirmed that Alfie Doughty is fit to play after being taken off early against Liverpool and January signing Daiki Hashioka could be in line to feature for the first time since joining from Belgian side Sint-Truiden in January.

• Issa Kabore is unavailable to face his parent club while Sambi Lokonga and Elijah Adebayo will miss out with hamstring injuries.

• On facing Manchester City: "They’re the most difficult team we’ve played against at home. They can handle the ball in tight spaces, the detail of their passing was incredible, the timing was incredible. There are areas we can be better in. We are a better team from two months ago so we can take confidence."