Dan Butterworth: Carlisle United sign ex-Blackburn Rovers forward

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Image caption, Dan Butterworth played 12 Championship games for Blackburn in 2021-22 under Tony Mowbray

Carlisle United have signed free agent Dan Butterworth on a two-year deal following his release by Blackburn Rovers earlier this summer.

Butterworth scored four goals in 34 matches on loan at Port Vale last term.

The 23-year-old came through the Rovers academy after a spell at Manchester United and played 17 first-team games, in addition to a loan at Fleetwood.

During his career the versatile Butterworth has operated up front, wide or in a midfield role.

Meanwhile, academy product defender Jack Ellis has signed a two-year deal with the Cumbrians with the option of an extension.

The 19-year-old has played 19 games for the first-team, with boss Paul Simpson for his emergence at senior level.

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