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The Cardiff City player ratings as deadline-day signings dazzle in Luton victory

The player ratings from Cardiff City's 2-1 win over Luton Town.

ALEX SMITHIES 7

Initially looked a little nervous, but confidence grew as the game progressed. Made a great save to deny McManaman in the first half. Questions do need to be asked about his distribution, though.

LEE PELTIER 7

Once again showed why he's one of Neil Warnock's most trusted players. No one in a Cardiff City shirt made more tackles than the full-back this afternoon.

JOE BENNETT 7

Similarly solid bar one moment in the second half when he was pulled out of position and nearly punished by James Collins. Steady showing on the whole.

ADEN FLINT 8

Another strong showing here. A bustling, physical presence at both ends of the pitch. Took his goal well and made a superb tackle to keep his side in front.

SEAN MORRISON (C) 7

Better from the skipper. Unlucky not to score early on. Showed signs of a decent partnership with Flint.

JOE RALLS 7

Pulled the strings well enough in the centre of the park. A typically accomplished and reliable performance.

MARLON PACK 8 (STAR MAN)

Looks a great partner for Ralls in the middle. Covered well for Morrison when the skipper was pulled out of position and added the steel that was so sorely missing in the defeat to Wigan.

Marlon Pack impressed on his debut (Gareth Everett/Huw Evans Agency)

JOSH MURPHY 7

Terrorised the Luton defence with his pace. Linked up nicely with Glatzel, but the lack of a real end product will be a frustration. Subbed for Hoilett.

GAVIN WHYTE 6

Can't fault his enthusiasm, but his decision-making was a little naive at times. Potential there, but still a little way to to go before he's up to speed with life in the Championship. Subbed.

CALLUM PATERSON 6

Always seemed in the right place at the right time to mop up in the final third. An industrious, albeit pretty quiet return.

ROBERT GLATZEL 7

A tidy debut. Offered pace and height in the final third, and showed some neat touches. Really should have scored midway through the second half. Subbed late on.

SUBS: 

WILL VAULKS (on for Whyte 76) Offered another dimension in midfield and caused problems with the long throw 7

ISAAC VASSELL (on for Glatzel 90) Scored the winner. Need I say more? 7

JUNIOR HOILETT (on for Murphy 66) A lively cameo. Set up Vassell for the winner 7

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