That gratitude is extended to Colchester fans at the Weston Homes Community Stadium for the wonderful ovation they gave Luke as he was carried from the pitch on a stretcher, and to the U’s medical staff for their help in assisting our own team led by physio Simon Parsell.

Simon has given us an update on Luke’s current situation, after the midfielder was assessed at Ipswich Hospital yesterday.

He suffered a dislocated left ankle and a fractured fibula, but was discharged last night to return home with his leg in a cast to allow the swelling to go down.

On Tuesday Simon will be accompanying Luke to the Princess Grace Hospital in London, where he will see a foot and ankle consultant to decide the way forward in his rehabilitation.

Last night the 25-year-old posted this on twitter…

Keep smiling Luke – you’ll be back celebrating hat-tricks like this before you know it!