Carlisle striker Wyke out for rest of the season

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Image caption, Charlie Wyke has scored two goals in 14 appearances for Carlisle United this season

Carlisle United striker Charlie Wyke will miss the rest of the season having suffered a serious ankle injury.

The 31-year-old sustained a fracture/dislocation to his left ankle and requires surgery.

The injury came 15 minutes after he had come on as a second-half substitute in their 1-0 defeat by Cheltenham Town on Saturday.

鈥淚t鈥檚 obviously disappointing news for Charlie and for all of us," boss Mike Williamson said.

鈥淗e鈥檚 our captain and he鈥檒l be missed, but we know how tough he is and we鈥檙e all right behind him.

鈥淗e鈥檚 got the complete support of everyone at the football club, and we鈥檒l help him through this in whatever way we can.鈥

Carlisle are 23rd in the League Two table with Saturday's defeat their 10th of the season in the league so far.