Luton Town boss Rob Edwards has explained dealing in trialist Andros Townsend.

After less than a week, free agent Townsend has won a contract to January. The winger has been a free agent since his release by Everton over the summer.

Edwards said, “Andros has undoubted Premier League quality, which he has shown in this league and on the international stage. Of course, he has had a difficult period with injury through no fault of his own – and we wouldn't be able to sign him if he'd had played in the last 18 months.

“However, we're in a position to help each other: he can come in and give everything, bring out those technical qualities to help us and we can give him a platform to show everyone what he's all about.

“He adds more competition at the top end of the pitch – an area we know at this level you need to come out on top in that battle. He's also got that bit of magic and hopefully we can get the most out of him.

“He's been brilliant and his attitude has been phenomenal. He's a humble, hard-working individual that we will benefit from having at the training ground on a weekly basis. Young players are going to look up to him and think 'they are the standards I need to be at'. He's been impeccable.

“On the playing side, we want him to affect what we're doing but we're not going to put pressure on him. We won't ask for too much too soon. He's fit, naturally fit. But then there's being Premier League fit and being able to come on and affect games. So the next step will be a plan for that.

“But we're delighted to have him. We hope he can make a positive impact – and we don't see why he won't."