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Luton Town manager Rob Edwards has told striker Joe Taylor to force his way into the team after failing to secure a loan move away from the club.

The 21-year-old hit the headlines last season after two highly successful temporary transfers. He began the campaign at Colchester United in League Two, where he scored 12 goals in 27 appearances. This led to the Hatters making the decision to exercise a recall option to allow the attacker to try his luck at a higher level.

A move to League One ensued, with Lincoln City winning the race for his signature. He took to the third tier like a duck to water, helping the Imps surge up the table to the fringes of the play-offs. His 13 goal contributions in 19 outings saw him win the League One Player of the Month and Young Player of the Month in March.

After successfully navigating League One and Two, Taylor returned to Luton hoping to earn a shot at Championship football. His parent club had suffered relegation from the Premier League and there was a hope that opportunities would come. Watford were also reportedly keen.

It soon became apparent that the former Peterborough United man would face a challenge to break into Rob Edwards’ plans though. He was an unused substitute in the opening fixture of the season against Burnley whilst featured as a late substitute in the subsequent two games. As a result, another loan move to League One was touted.

Huddersfield Town emerged as the frontrunners, with speculation continuing right until the final moments of the transfer window. However, nothing materialised and he remained at Kenilworth Road.

Speaking to Luton Today, Edwards has revealed that he is happy that Taylor remains a part of his squad and has seemingly delivered a message telling him what he must to do earn a starting berth: