Luton 1-1 Nottingham Forest: What Edwards said

Luton boss Rob Edwards has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day following the draw: “You need [character]. We’re getting a lot of blows at the moment. You get knocked down on Wednesday night and it was very tough for us all. I thought we performed really well today, in difficult circumstances, with the bodies missing.

“It was the same lot going again after only a day and a bit of prep really. To go 1-0 down was another blow that we had to try and overcome.

“We lost two more players to injury – I don’t know how they are now. We had several players playing out of position but somehow we managed to find a way to get something out of the game.

“There were a couple great pieces of defending, clearances off the line, we dominated large spells but they are a big threat on the counter [attack] and any mistakes, they can punish you. It looked like they could’ve done that, but this group just keep going.”

On the Hatters’ survival chances: “It’s this club – Luton Town. We have got to fight, we’ve had to do that for a long time. I’ve come in over the last 18 months and learnt that.

“There is no other option than to keep going and keep fighting. The players have shown quality and bravery, as well as that fighting spirit. We will never give up, we will always keep going. They are a special, special group.

“To be 3-0 up and lose the game midweek was tough for us all, so to come back in such a big game – and for Luke Berry, who has now scored in every league, to get that equaliser – is a really special moment for him and this football club.”

On the injuries: “We’re getting to the point where I might have to register myself and we don’t want that, believe me!

“We’ll try to patch ourselves up and there will be a lot of hard work between now and the next time we play, but we’re not expecting too many to be back unfortunately.

“That is difficult, but we’re not complaining. We will keep fighting.”