There were nine debutants in Town`s side, including new loanees Jordan Perrin, Szymon Czubik and Adam Etches, and only Kiarno Samms and Matt Hanson remained from last season’s squad.

Young goalkeeper Jordan Perrin joined Town on loan from SkyBet Championship side Wigan Athletic.

Perrin, 18, who penned his first professional deal with the Latics in the summer, joins on an initial one-month loan deal

Etches and Czubik arrive from Vanarama National League North neighbours Stockport County on similar terms.

 Nineteen-year-old Etches made his breakthrough into the Hatters first-team having stormed through the academy route under the guidance of Alan Lord. 

His debut came in an end-of-season draw with Curzon Ashton in front of nearly 4,000 fans at Edgeley Park.

He is an attacking midfielder who can play on either flank or in the number 10 role just behind a central striker.

He signed a new deal until May 2019.

Teenage striker Czubik has signed his first professional contract with County six months ago.

The academy hitman penned a deal until the end this season.

He hit the headlines last season for his goalscoring exploits, having scored 23 goals in 13 consecutive fixtures.