Carlisle United sign Manchester United keeper Ben Amos

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Carlisle have signed Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Amos on a month's loan.

The 23-year-old played 19 times during a loan spell with Hull last season.

He arrives at Brunton Park following the news that first-choice keeper Mark Gillespie will miss the next six weeks because of a knee problem.

"We urgently needed cover and Ben is a good all-round keeper, has plenty of experience and is desperate to play," Carlisle manager Graham Kavanagh told

"Man Utd haven't given him permission to play in the FA Cup but I must thank them for how brilliant they have been in helping push this through."

A former England U21 international, Amos has made seven appearances for his parent club since turning professional in 2008.

He has also had temporary stints with