Brown emotional after Luton comebackpublished at 15:35 GMT 17 November
Luton Town forward Jacob Brown is relieved to have finally made his comeback following ankle surgery.
The Scotland international was sent on as a 78th-minute substitute in Luton's goalless draw with Rotherham United on Saturday.
It was his first appearance since he was injured in a game against Middlesbrough in March and a boost to boss Jack Wilshere as the Hatters look to try to push on into the top six in League One.
They are eighth in the table and Brown told BBC Three Counties Radio: "With my previous injury and this one, it's been a difficult 18 months, really.
"When I stepped on the pitch, I felt quite emotional because I've worked very hard to get back to where I am now. It was a special feeling.
"Obviously, coming on at 0-0 as a striker, you think you can come on and score the winner. I had a couple of chances - maybe in a couple of weeks when I'm a bit sharper, I could get a goal there.
"When you're out for so long, you can't help (the team) and that's one of the hardest things. It's part of the game, I've been unfortunate but it's made me who I am today and I wouldn't change that."
Luton are away to Barnsley, one of Brown's former clubs, on Saturday.
