Former Carlisle United attacker Nathan Thomas will face Workington Reds next season after making a non-league move.

He has joined Northern Premier League Premier Division outfit Marske United.

It follows his departure from York City.

Thomas' move to Marske will see him team up with his former Carlisle team-mate Jason Kennedy.

Marske have described Thomas as the biggest signing in their history and manager Graeme Lee, speaking on the club website, said of the 28-year-old: "We’ve been in conversations for a few weeks now, trying to persuade him, trying to get him down.

“He’s played a few games for us. He’s a hell of a talent, and a hell of coup for us as a club to bring someone of his ability with what he has done in the game so far.

“And a great age, he still has so much to offer, so we are very fortunate and looking forward to working with him.”

Thomas said he was "delighted" to join Marske, adding: "The main instigator was the manager and what the club want to try and do in the next couple of seasons, and push at the right end of the league."

Thomas was with Carlisle in two loan spells, in the 2018/19 and 2019/20 seasons, making 57 appearances and scoring 14 goals.

The highlight of his time with the Blues was a hat-trick in their 4-1 win at Forest Green Rovers in January 2020.

His career has also included spells at Plymouth Argyle, Motherwell, Mansfield Town, Hartlepool United, Sheffield United, Shrewsbury Town, Notts County and Hamilton Academical.