Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Carlisle United has been great for his young players.
Joe Dudgeon is currently on-loan at Carlisle, whole Oliver Norwood and Corry Evans have also had time there this season.
Ferguson told News & Star: "Greg (Abbott) is doing a really good job up there, and he is a young, positive manager. Carlisle look after our players very well and are a well organised club. They always keep us updated on how our players are progressing.
"We send our players out on loan to give them more playing time and Greg has done a great job with the players he has had from us."
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