CORNICK QUICKLY SOLD ON HATTERS SET-UP

HARRY Cornick had plenty of options when he decided it was time to leave Bournemouth, but in the end the chance to work with Nathan Jones at Luton was too good to turn down.

The 22-year-old forward moved to Kenilworth Road on a two-year deal this summer, with the option of a further year, and made his debut in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday against Tottenham Under21s.

And, while the former Cherries man had other possibilities, it was Jones’ energy which convinced him that joining the Hatters was the right move.

He said: “It was the project. It’s a club going places. There are other clubs, but the environment here, the training ground and the enthusiasm behind the gaffer – that’s what really sold it to me.

“He had so much energy about how he wanted to improve me as a player and how he wanted Luton to improve as a club. It was a no-brainer to sign here really.”

Luton made quite an impression in their first game of the League Two season, beating Yeovil 8-2, and Cornick is convinced they are good enough to play at a higher level.

And, with competition for places, he is adamant this move will only help him get better.

He added: “There are some good players here and there will be competition. That’s what you want in a good squad that can go up.

“Everyone fights for each other’s places. It’s only good to have competition and it will push the team on.

“It’s a good environment here. All the lads are nice and the training ground is top end, really.

“It’s not a League Two club at all. If I can just improve and kick on, neaten myself up, get a bit tidier, then I’m sure I can improve a lot here.”