Luton captain Tom Lockyer will leave hospital on Thursday, the club confirm after on-pitch collapse

Luton have confirmed that captain Tom Lockyer will leave hospital on Thursday and is set to be available for pre-season training.

The 28-year-old fell to the floor during their Sky Bet Championship play-off final against Coventry on Saturday and was taken to hospital after being carried off the pitch on a stretcher.

Lockyer has since undergone tests at the Cavendish Clinic in London and the club confirmed he will be able to join their preparations for Premier League football next season.

A statement on the Luton website said: ‘The Welsh international has completed all the necessary medical tests and observations to be allowed home for a period of rest before the start of pre-season training, which he will be fit to take part in.

‘We would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support for Locks, who has had a season to remember and proudly led the team out on Saturday, with his team-mates completing the job for him.

Tom Lockyer collapsed early in the first half of Luton’s Championship Play-off final win over Coventry City

Luton shared a picture of Lockyer with his thumb up as he watched the parade from hospital

The Hatters had a victory parade to celebrate their seismic promotion to the Premier League for the first time

‘We can’t wait to see you back home at the Kenny with that trophy in your hands, Locks!’

Saturday’s final went to penalties after Jordan Clark’s opener was cancelled out by Gustavo Hamer to finish 1-1 after extra time, but the Hatters secured top-flight football with a 6-5 victory on penalties.

Luton players held up Lockyer’s shirt throughout their celebrations and the captain posted an update on Instagram after the game.

He said: ‘Well not quite where I thought I’d be celebrating at the final whistle!

‘I would just like to say a massive thank you to the amazing physios and doctors at Luton and Wembley for the swift and thorough response.

‘A much scarier moment for everyone else than myself I am sure!

‘Commiserations to Coventry a fantastic opponent over 3 games which had to be decided by penalties.

‘I am currently in hospital under precaution and will stay here overnight for further tests in the morning.

Luton’s Tom ockyer celebrated the club’s promotion to the Premier League from hospital

‘I am feeling very much myself, helped by the way the lads left it all out on pitch! It’s such an honour to be part of this team.. Premier League baby.’

The Welshman posted a picture of himself enjoying Luton’s victory parade from his hospital bed. 

The Hatters celebrated their historic promotion in extravagant fashion with an open-tup bus. 

Thousands of fans gathered in the streets to welcome their heroes after completing a remarkable rise through the divisions to reach the top flight.