The midfielder says he wants to play a big part in helping the Blues – and is not ruling anything out about the longer-term.

Camps has made a positive early impression after joining on a two-month loan from Stockport County.

The 30-year-old is delighted to be back playing regular football after a long injury lay-off and wants to make his mark for United.

“I'm not really looking too far ahead, but I think with the next two months, it's about playing as many games as I can, putting in good performances and seeing where I go from there," he said.

“But I'm not just coming here and using it as a place to get games and then to go elsewhere or look elsewhere.

“I'm just taking it week by week, stay fit, get as many games, and try and chip in with goals and assists and see what happens from that.”

Asked if he would rule out staying beyond Carlisle after his two-month stint, Camps added: “Oh, definitely not.

“It's quite hard from my side as well because I've only been here a week and played two games and trained twice, so I don't know what's going to happen in the next month or the next two months.

“It's hard for me to look further into the future and predict what will happen, but I'm not ruling anything out. I just need to keep performing and stay fit.”

Carlisle completed a move for Camps last week after Stockport made the midfielder available for a loan move, after his return from a back injury that kept him out since last November.

After two EFL Trophy appearances for his League One parent club this season, the ex-Rochdale and Fleetwood Town man is now aiming to make a sustained impact with Carlisle.

On his return to action, he said: “It’s been a bit of a relief, and it's just good to feel like a footballer again.

Camps has impressed in his first two United outings (Image: Martyn Haworth)

“I've been out quite a long while with my back, and for a good few months of that, I was struggling daily. I couldn't really move much.

“When I was at Stockport, not being in the squad and stuff like that, it gets quite hard mentally as well. So, it just feels good to be a part of a team again and play games.”

With Camps seeking first-team football outside the EFL transfer windows this autumn, a National League switch was his only option – and he said the size and ambition of Carlisle made it an obvious destination.

Camps said his early impressions have vindicated his decision.

“It’s a massive club, especially at the level,” he said.

“Last Wednesday [at the Harrogate Town game], seeing how big the fans are for us…if we didn't have them there, it would be a different game,” he said. “They pushed us through.

“From speaking to the gaffer beforehand, and having a look at the squad before coming in, I knew it was a good squad and it’s been good so far.”

Another familiar Carlisle face Camps spoke to about United was Owen Moxon, the midfielder from Denton Holme who is also on Stockport’s books.

Camps sought out Moxon’s opinion about Carlisle.

“I’ve spoken to him quite a bit,” he said. “I spoke to him a bit ago as well.

“He was telling me about a nice few restaurants around the place, and he told me how good of a club it is and stuff like that.”

Camps’ introduction to United came in that remarkable game against Harrogate, where he was summoned from the bench in the first half after Carlisle lost two midfielders to red cards – and then went on to win 3-0 on an incredible night.

“That was completely new to me,” said Camps. “But I think we did well. I didn't really feel like we were under threat of conceding. The defence were brilliant for us – they put their bodies on the line.

“In terms of us [in midfield], a lot of it was just running side to side. We obviously broke and got the two goals, but it was just side to side running, so you don't really do a lot. Mentally, it was tough, but good.”

Camps, left, says his Stockport team-mate Owen Moxon, centre, spoke highly to him about Carlisle (Image: PA)

Camps impressed with a superb volleyed goal in last Saturday’s 4-2 win at Altrincham and he says he can see evidence of United’s growing mentality.

“A few of the lads have mentioned there's been a few tough times that they've gone through, but you can see the character that they can come from behind or they can dig in together and work together and get results,” he said.

“The first half at Altrincham wasn't great, but in the second half, the subs came on and made a massive difference. It's going to take that going into the next few months as well.”

United hope Camps can add his know-how to a squad that remains young in many places and that is a role he is comfortable with.

“I've played quite a lot of games now and I’ll just try and pass on whatever experience I've got, work hard and try and bring the standards up as much as I can,” he said.

“I don't think it's just on me to do that, but the lads have built well over the past month.”

There is another old Carlisle connection with Camps, who was coached by the ex-Blues boss Chris Beech in his formative days at Rochdale.

“At the time when he was youth team manager, we did have a good four or five lads that have come through and gone on to have good careers and played for the last ten years quite regularly,” he said.

“He [Beech] was good. I had him and Keith Hill, and they played a big part in my career.”

United have permission to field Camps in the FA Cup on Saturday and the midfielder feels the chance to try and topple League Two leaders Salford City is one he and the Blues must relish.

“They've got good players, they’ve obviously spent a lot of money and built quite a good squad, and over the last few years they've been trying to get to where they are now, and they've started well this season,” he said.

“It's on us to put in a good performance and try and get the win.”