MIDDLESBROUGH goalkeeper Joe Fryer has joined League Two side Carlisle United on a season-long loan.

Fryer has had previous loan spells at Hartlepool United and Stevenage, and will now continue his footballing development at Brunton Park.

The 22-year-old made 28 senior appearances with Stevenage last season, having graduated from Boro's Rockliffe Park academy to join the Teessiders' senior set-up.