RORY Patterson is the toast of Argyle tonight.

The Northern Ireland international came off the bench to rescue a point for the Greens against Carlisle when he swivelled to strike a sweet finish in the final minute.

Ian Harte's header separated the sides midway through the second-half but Patterson emerged from the pack to secure a 1-1 draw.

"He also had one shot saved and mis-hit one past the post but while he was on, he showed desire," said manager Peter Reid.

"I might have started with him but he got back from Montenegro on Thursday night and he lost his bag in Bristol, so he had a torrid time in getting back.

"I made the decision early and stuck him on, and he deserves his place next week."

Joe Mason and debutant Dean Parrett were also introduced early, as Reid sought to change the pattern of a frustrating afternoon.

"I love him [Mason] as a footballer but I have to be careful with him," said Reid.

"He gets in behind and he's a clever player. I had a hell of a lot of young players out there. If they're going to do it, I'll play them. The players pick the team and that gives an insight into the team for next week.

"It was a gamble [making three changes] because you're always looking out for injuries, and we did get one. Anton Peterlin has tweaked his hamstring and I give the boy all the credit in the world for keeping going.

"I put him [Parrett] in at the deep end and he will be able to handle it. He has shown he can handle a football and he'll have a week with us training now and getting to the pace of it. It's a bonus that he's got some time on the pitch."