Coventry send classy message to Tom Lockyer as Luton captain taken to hospital

Coventry City have wished Tom Lockyer a "speedy recovery" after the Luton Town captain was taken off on a stretcher in worrying scenes at Wembley.

The Hatters defender stumbled to the ground under no challenge in the eighth minute as physios and medical staff from both clubs rushed to his aid.

Luton boss Rob Edwards urged his players to come away from where Lockyer was being tended to with the defender being given oxygen.

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He was subsequently taken to the medical room at Wembley having been applauded by fans, players and both managers as he was carried from the pitch.

Lockyer was conscious and was joined by his parents in the medical room at Wembley but is now on his way to hospital.

After he was replaced by Reece Burke, following a five-minute delay, Coventry Tweeted; "Everyone at Coventry City wishes Tom a speedy recovery."

During half-time, Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman said: "Football goes out the window when something like that happens. We are just grateful to hear the news that he is conscious and he is on his way to the best place for him right now. All of our thoughts and prayers are with Tom Lockyer for a full and speedy recovery."

The nature of Lockyer's injury has yet to be confirmed.
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