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Harry Lewis' first clean sheet in eight outings and Carlisle United's first victory in nine were reasons to celebrate for boss Paul Simpson after Tuesday's League One triumph at Burton.

The 1-0 win - through Paul Huntington's first-half goal - was the club's first clean sheet in 29 league games.

Goalkeeper Lewis was a January signing from Bradford as Carlisle used money from the Piatak takeover to strengthen.

"We've all had to wait for it," Simpson told ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio Cumbria.

"I'm sure when Harry had thoughts of coming to Carlisle United he didn't expect it to be like it has been.

"He's made one mistake really, the home game where the ball slid through his hands in horrible conditions, but he's stuck at it and he's a real strong personality, a strong character."

Despite the win, bottom side Carlisle are 13 points clear of safety with 12 games remaining.

Gelling new January signings in a Carlisle side which has felt the test of playing at a higher level this season has been tricky for Simpson, whose achievement of gaining promotion in his second stint re-established his hero reputation at his hometown club.

Results this campaign have been difficult to take, but there has been promise in recent performances as the new recruits begin to settle.

"The signings that we made in January will prove to be good signings, unfortunately results haven't reflected it," Simpson added.

"But you look at the performance from Harrison Neal, Josh Vela's covered every blade of grass and Luke Armstrong has done that in every game.

"There are so many really pleasing things that we've seen and it's given us something to build on in the next one."