Armer signs

Former Preston defender Jack Armer has been confirmed as Carlisle United's sixth summer signing.

The 19-year-old has been training with the Cumbrians and has now completed a move on a one-year deal with an option.

Armer, a Scotland under-19 international, is the latest new face into Brunton Park amid a flurry of signings by head coach Chris Beech.

The young defender was released by Preston at the end of last season with manager Alex Neil admitting the Covid-19 situation had influenced his decision to let a number of their younger pros go.

Armer, from Lostock Hall near Preston, came through the youth ranks at North End where he played at both centre-half and left-back for their age group sides after joining the club aged nine.

He often trained with the first team and was occasionally part of their matchday squad without making a senior appearance.

He spent part of last season on loan with Lancaster City while he was called up to the Scotland Under-19 squad in February, having also played for the country’s Under-18s and Under-17s.

Beech said he regarded Armer as "a work in progress".