Former Carlisle United loan man Jack Stretton has made a League One move.
The ex-Blues forward has joined League One side Burton Albion on a deal until the end of the season.
Stretton, who was on loan at Carlisle in the 2022/23 season, joins other former United men at the Pirelli Stadium.
His new team-mates at the third-tier club include Jack Armer and Max Crocombe, while Finn Delap, son of former United favourite Rory, is also on the Brewers' books.
Stretton, 23, joins Burton after his recent departure from fellow League One club Stockport County.
He mutually ended his time at Edgeley Park on transfer deadline day and will now aim to help fourth-bottom Burton avoid relegation.
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Burton head coach Gary Bowyer said of the move: “Jack’s a goalscorer and is good in front of goal.
"He’s a local lad that myself and Pat [Lyons, assistant] have worked with during our time at Derby, so we know what he’s about.
"He’s been in training with us the past week, and we’re hoping that he can have an impact during the remaining games this season.”
Stretton has had loan spells in the National League with Oldham Athletic and Woking this season, having missed most of last term with an ACL injury.
The forward made 23 appearances and scored two goals for Paul Simpson's Carlisle whilst on loan from Derby in the first half of the 2022/23 season.
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He then joined Stockport that January, and went on to face Carlisle in the League Two play-off final at Wembley as the Blues won promotion.
Stretton, speaking on Burton's website ahead of a possible debut against Mansfield Town on Saturday, added: “I’m happy to be here and get it over the line.
"It’s a really good group here, and I can’t wait to start playing alongside them.
"I want to get some good minutes under my belt, as well as help the team in any way that I can. I’m hungry, feel fit, and I have a lot to offer. I can’t wait to get going.”
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