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Dylan Lawlor has made 24 Cardiff appearances in all competitions so far this season [Huw Evans Picture Agency]
Cardiff City will be boosted by the return of Dylan Lawlor as the League One leaders look to extend their unbeaten run to 11 matches when they host Luton Town on Saturday (15:00 GMT).
Wales international Lawlor, 20, has been unavailable since suffering a medial ligament injury during the win over Wigan Athletic in early January.
But the defender is back in contention as Cardiff prepare to face Jack Wilshere's Hatters side.
"This week he's been flying in training," said Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy.
"He's one of the best lads you'll ever meet. He loves the game, he's desperate to train every single day."
Lawlor's return to fitness is also good news for Wales boss Craig Bellamy, with the World Cup play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina now just over seven weeks away.
Lawlor has enjoyed a standout season so far, featuring in 19 league games, though Barry-Murphy says he has to be wary of the academy product's enthusiasm.
"Dylan's inexperience means he might not always be 100%," the Irishman said.
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"There was a game against Wigan where he had a hamstring issue he'd kept to himself because he just wants to play every single game.
"Those qualities are incredible, but it means I have to guard myself when he says he's fully fit."
Barry-Murphy also emphasised Lawlor's growing influence in the dressing room, adding: "He's a real leader in our dressing room and has a really refreshing mentality to attack every game."
Calum Chambers, a former Arsenal and Aston Villa player, says fellow centre-back Lawlor has a bright future.
"The season he's had, the games he's played in, he's been brilliant," he said.
"He's a great guy, always willing to learn, always willing to improve himself. I'm buzzing for him and I'm really excited to see where he goes."
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