But Luton, marshalled by former Anfield veteran Don Hutchison, defended heroically, putting their bodies on the line for a succession of brave blocks.

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Don Hutchison is expected to shake off a bout of tonsilitis.

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Vogts has also already had to do without Everton defender David Weir following a disagreement between the two men, plus injured pair Don Hutchison and Craig Burley.

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The Scots were offering little in response, although Neil McCann did burst clear on the left from a Don Hutchison pass on 26 minutes only for Andre Oiijer to cover the danger smartly.

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