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Carlisle United have signed veteran defender Danny Butterfield, who was a free agent after his release by Southampton at the end of last season.

Butterfield, 33, has scored 14 goals in 490 games during a career which has taken in spells at Grimsby, Crystal Palace, Charlton, Saints and Bolton.

Last term, the Boston-born full-back made eight appearances, six of which came on loan at the Trotters.

"He knows the game inside out,"

"Danny has played consistently well at a high level. He has that bit of knowledge and experience.

"We invited him up and he has been extremely bright and positive from the moment he got here.

"He's a strong character and he's already fitted in with the group."