Kendall gets England C recognition

7 Mar 2022 By James Gordon

Matlock Town wing-back Reece Kendall has been named in the contingency squad for England C’s upcoming international with Wales C.

Team manager Paul Fairclough has named Kendall in a 20-man contingency squad, as back-up to the main squad of 16.

The squad will meet on Monday March 28 to train at The University of Bangor ahead of the game on Wednesday March 30 at Caernarfon Town FC.

Kendall, 22, is the sole representative from the Northern Premier League, which has helped provide financial support for the fixture alongside its counterparts of the National League, Isthmian League and Southern League.

The former Brighouse Town man moved to Matlock in 2020 and has scored eight goals this season.

Matlock boss Paul Phillips said: "We brought him in from a lower league club where he'd played about 40 or 50 games, we've invested in the lad as we always knew there was something there.

“There's a long way to go, the lad's done well and it shows how good our scouting system is. He clearly wants to better himself.

“It's important now he remains grounded and keeps himself on an even keel by continuing to work hard.

“I’m delighted for Reece, his family and it's an honour for the club. Congratulations to him from everyone at Matlock Town Football Club.”

Main squad: Scott Loach (Chesterfield), Ryan Boot (Solihull), Richard Brindley (Notts County), Ash Palmer (Stockport), Aaron Hayden, Ben Tozer (both Wrexham), Nathan Ralph (Southend), Ryan Croasdale, Will Collar (both Stockport), Matt Robinson (Dagenham & Redbridge), Joe Sbarra (Solihull), Callum Roberts (Notts County), Michael Cheek (Bromley), Paul Mullin (Wrexham), Mason Clark (Barnet), Liam Manderville (Chesterfield).

Contingency squad: Elliot Justham (Dagenham & Redbridge), Grant Smith (Yeovil), Ben Wynter (Torquay), Jack Cook (Wealdstone), Will Wright (Dagenham & Redbridge), Tyler Cordner (Weymouth), Chris Bush (Bromley), Laurence Maguire (Chesterfield), Jack Senior (FC Halifax Town), Reece Kendall (Matlock Town), Matty Palmer (Notts County), Nathan Ferguson (Wealdstone), Armani Little (Torquay), Jayden Harris (Aldershot), Nick Haughton (AFC Fylde), Greg Olley (Gateshead), Bailey Hobson (Alfreton), Francis Amartey (Hayes & Yeading), Kyle Wootton (Notts County), Ollie Tanner (Lewes)