PICTURES: Carlisle United players help out Storm Desmond flood victims

“It’s nice to get something back. To have your local team, your local heroes, do something for you is very nice.”

Players from the first-team squad at Sky Bet League Two side Carlisle have stepped in to give a helping hand to their flood-affected neighbours.

The club’s Brunton Park pitch was also affected by the floods which struck the surrounding area in the city, and remains underwater.