Ryan Lowe says a better Preston North End team will face Luton Town this time around

In one of the lowest points of his PNE career so far, Lowe saw his side handily beaten 4-0 by the Hatters in March, a game that saw the travelling fans refunded.

It all went wrong on the night for the Lilywhites but things are different now, so says their boss.

It was a result that could scar teams but PNE picked themselves up and finished last season strong. Their previous meeting is still in his mind but he is not one to hold onto it too much.

He said: “We're a different team now, with different personnel. Things can happen like that. That game was a calamity.

"The goals we conceded weren't great, does it stay in the back of your mind? Sometimes you have to let it go, don't you?

"You know what not to do next time and that will certainly be the case.

"In Luton's defence they were fantastic last season and just missed out on promotion. Nathan Jones has done a fantastic job there and continues to do the same now.

"I'm not thinking about it too much, if anything you look at it and want to put it right but that was then and this is the here and now. I think we are better than we were last season.”

Lowe made six changes in midweek as PNE beat Huddersfield Town 4-1 in the Carabao Cup, leading to a selection headache this weekend.

Those that came in on Tuesday slotted in seamlessly and that is what Lowe is looking for, he’s rather simplicity than Hollywood flair.

He said: “You can't play for yourself. I say to our lads don't try and turn me on or showcase what you've got with 30, 40-yard diagonal balls that are going to be 50/50 balls.

"Play the way I want you to play and impress me by doing the simple and effective things.

"When teams do that, they're very effective. There is no me, myself and I here. We're together as one and I think the players see that.”