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Teenage Carlisle United defender joins Workington Reds on loan
Promising teenage Carlisle United defender Hayden Atkinson has joined Workington Reds on loan.
The 17-year-old west Cumbrian has linked up with Darren Edmondson's squad on a work experience deal.
Atkinson, who impressed for United's first team in pre-season, has joined the Reds for a month.
He could make his debut in Saturday's Northern Premier League Premier Division trip to Hednesford Town.
The Cleator Moor prospect recently signed his first two-year professional deal at Brunton Park after some good pre-season performances.
Head coach Mark Hughes has been impressed by Atkinson's progress and United now hope the centre-back will gain good first-team experience under former Blues player and coach Edmondson at Borough Park.
Reds are seeking an early-season boost after defeats in their opening two league games, a 6-0 thrashing at Stockton Town on Tuesday following last Saturday's 2-1 home reverse to Whitby Town.
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