Matlock agree fee for Brighouse starlet

Kendall, 20, becomes the Gladiators’ fourth summer signing after the clubs agreed a compensation payment in accordance with FA rules.

Manager Paul Phillips said: “I’d been after him for eighteen months, I wanted to sign him when I was at Buxton. He’s a left back with loads of energy, tons of potential and he’s still learning the game.

“I’ve had lads that’s played for England C but he’s head and shoulders above these. He’s integrated well with the other lads, his enthusiasm and energy around the place’s a different class.

“He’s a massive, massive signing for us, he’s got the ability to push on to the next level and beyond. I believe that we can do that for him and in turn it’ll push us on as a club.”

Kendall, who made 26 appearances for Brighouse last season, follows Buxton captain and midfielder Callum Chippendale, Racdliffe winger Callum Dolan and Mossley forward Kayde Coppin to the Proctor Cars Stadium.