Morris hopes derby win will be 'momentum shifter'

Carlton Morris joined Luton from Barnsley in the summer of 2022

Luton Town striker Carlton Morris hopes their derby win over Watford will prove to be a "momentum shifter" after a tough start to the Championship campaign.

Morris headed one of the goals on his return from injury as The Hatters came out on top by a 3-0 margin at Kenilworth Road.

It was only their third league win of the season following relegation from the Premier League last term.

"We knew we had to come out of the gate and be aggressive from minute one. When we do that for 90 minutes, we're a tough outfit to play against," Morris told BBC Three Counties Radio.

"That's got to act as a catalyst for our season, a real momentum shifter. That's what we're about, bringing energy.

"These Championship games can be horrible at times - (but) that's Luton Town, we specialise in coming out on top in games like that."

Morris scored the crucial second goal just after half-time when he was left unmarked at the far post to meet Alfie Doughty's corner.

"I cannot speak highly enough about Alfie, he's a top player. He gives 110% commitment every day and he's got that quality, what more can you ask for?

"We like to think of ourselves as a constant threat from set pieces so to get a couple of goals from them is huge for us," said Morris.

Electric atmosphere

Their next two home games are against Sunderland and West Brom, who are both in the top six, with a trip to Coventry City in between.

And boss Rob Edwards called on his players to reproduce the same level of intensity they showed against Watford in every game.

"That's the bar that's been set now," said Edwards.

"We care. I thought every single one of them, to a man, showed that."

Morris, who had not played since 21 September, said it was great to be back on the pitch and "rally the lads".

Asked about the derby atmosphere, he added: "The electricity, from the second you walk out of the tunnel, in the warm-up even, is incredible and when the goals go in, those goosebumps will stay for the rest of my life."