Former Carlisle United defender David Raven is taking his career into extra time.

The ex-Blues man has signed a new contract with non-league side Marine.

Raven and Marine came to national prominence this season with their run to the FA Cup third round where they faced Tottenham.

The 36-year-old has now agreed to stay with the Merseyside club for another campaign.

“I’m chuffed to be offered the opportunity to carry on my playing career with Marine, it feels like we have unfinished business and I’m excited to be part of it," said Raven, who was with the Cumbrians from 2006-10.

"Personally I am looking forward to season number 20 and the rollercoaster ride that accompanies it!”

Raven was reunited with his former club recently when he was part of BBC Radio Cumbria's commentary team for Carlisle United's League Two clash with Cheltenham.

He made 154 appearances and scored one goal for the Blues in League One after joining from Liverpool.

Raven later had spells with Shrewsbury, Tranmere, Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Wrexham.

He joined Marine last summer and made 17 appearances last season.

Marine boss Neil Young said: “Dave’s performances since he came in have been extremely impressive, he‘s vocal and his organisation was a major factor in our performances last season.

His appetite is incredible as are his fitness levels and I know he is keen, like us all, to build on last season’s cup run.”