Tom Lockyer pays Coventry City tribute and gives fresh update after Wembley collapse

Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer has thanked medical staff for their “swift and thorough response” after collapsing during his side’s Sky Bet Championship play-off final victory against Coventry City.

The defender fell to the floor while running back during the match and received treatment before being carried off the pitch on a stretcher. The game went to penalties after Jordan Clark’s opener was cancelled out by Gustavo Hamer to finish 1-1 after extra time, and the Hatters secured Premier League football for next season with a 6-5 victory on penalties.

Luton players held up Lockyer’s shirt throughout their celebrations and the captain posted an update on Instagram along with a photograph of him celebrating from his hospital bed. He said: “Well not quite where I thought I’d be celebrating at the final whistle!

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“I would just like to say a massive thank you to the amazing physios and doctors at Luton and Wembley for the swift and thorough response. A much scarier moment for everyone else than myself I am sure!”

Lockyer also paid tribute to the Sky Blues, adding: “Commiserations to Coventry a fantastic opponent over 3 games which had to be decided by penalties.”

He continued: “I am currently in hospital under precaution and will stay here overnight for further tests in the morning. I am feeling very much myself, helped by the way the lads left it all out on pitch! It’s such an honour to be part of this team.. Premier League baby.”