Myles Kenlock Explained

Myles Kenlock
Fullname:Myles Lewis George Kenlock[1]
Birth Date:26 November 1996[2]
Birth Place:Lambeth, England
Currentclub:Barnet
Clubnumber:26
Position:Left back
Youthyears1:–2013
Youthclubs1:Crystal Palace
Youthyears2:2013–2014
Youthclubs2:Kinetic Academy
Youthyears3:2014–2015
Youthclubs3:Ipswich Town
Years1:2015–2022
Clubs1:Ipswich Town
Caps1:85
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Colchester United (loan)
Caps2:20
Goals2:3
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Barrow
Caps3:8
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–2023
Clubs4:Aldershot Town
Caps4:9
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Ebbsfleet United
Caps5:28
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Barnet
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalteam1:England C
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:16:47, 24 June 2024 (UTC)

Myles Lewis George Kenlock (born 26 November 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Barnet.

Club career

Ipswich Town

Born in Lambeth, Kenlock was a schoolboy at Crystal Palace before leaving the club and becoming a graduate of Croydon-based charity Kinetic Foundation. He joined the Ipswich Town Academy in April 2014.[3]

On 24 August 2015, Kenlock signed a two-year professional contract with Ipswich Town, with an option for a further 12 months.[4] Kenlock made his competitive Ipswich debut against Stevenage on 11 August 2015 in the first round of the Football League Cup.[5] He made his league debut for Ipswich on 30 April, starting in a 3–2 home win over Milton Keynes Dons at Portman Road. Kenlock made 5 appearances during his first season in professional football.

Kenlock managed to break into the first team squad during the 2016–17 season. In March 2017, Kenlock signed a new contract with Ipswich, keeping him at the club until 2019, with the option of an additional one-year extension.[6] Although primarily being behind first choice left back Jonas Knudsen in the starting lineup, he made 18 appearances over the course of the season.

He made his first appearance of the 2017–18 season on 8 August, starting in a 2–0 away win over Luton Town in an EFL Cup first round tie. He continued to feature for the first-team as a squad player during the 2017–18 season, making 18 appearances across all competitions.

Following the arrival of Paul Hurst in 2018, Kenlock saw game time limited, only making a single substitute appearance during Hurst's time in charge of the club. Following the departure of Paul Hurst and the arrival of Paul Lambert, he saw more involvement in the first team squad. He was given a consistent run of games towards the second half of the 2018–19 season, making 19 appearances over the course of the season. His improvement throughout the season earned him a one-year extension on his contract, keeping him at the club until 2020.[7]

On 17 July 2019, Kenlock signed a new three-year contract with the club, with the option of a further year extension.[8] He started at left back in the first game of the 2019–20 season as Ipswich won 1–0 away at Burton Albion. Despite starting the first 7 games of the season, Kenlock struggled for consistent game time during the second-half of the season, only making two further league appearances before the season was suspended in March due to the Coronavirus outbreak. He made 17 appearances in all competitions over the course of the season. Kenlock made his 100th appearance for Ipswich on 4 May 2021, playing the full match in a 0–0 draw with Shrewsbury Town.[9]

During the summer of 2021, Kenlock was told by new manager Paul Cook that he was not in his plans for the upcoming season, and was instructed to train with the club's U23s alongside multiple other first team players such as Flynn Downes.[10] Kenlock was subsequently not allocated a squad number for the 2021–22 season, leaving him ineligible to play a league game for the club until January 2022.[11]

Colchester United (loan)

On 20 January 2022, having made only two appearances for Ipswich during the season, all of which came in the EFL Trophy, Kenlock joined Colchester United on loan for the rest of the 2021–22 season.[12] He made his debut two days later where he scored his first senior goal in a 3–0 win over Salford City.[13]

On 5 May 2022, Ipswich confirmed that Kenlock would be released following the expiration of his contract, ending his 8-year association with the club.[14]

Barrow

On 4 August 2022, Kenlock joined League Two side Barrow on a free transfer.[15]

Aldershot Town

On 10 March 2023, Kenlock signed for National League club Aldershot Town on a contract till the end of the season.[16]

Ebbsfleet United

On 31 October 2023, Kenlock joined National League side Ebbsfleet United.[17]

Barnet

On 24 June 2024, Kenlock joined National League side Barnet on a three-year deal.[18]

International career

Kenlock was called up to represent the England C team in March 2024. On 19 March, he made his debut in the 1–0 defeat to the Wales C team at Stebonheath Park.[19]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ipswich Town2015–16Championship20102050
2016–17Championship1800000180
2017–18Championship1601010180
2018–19Championship1900000190
2019–20League One9030005[20] 0170
2020–21League One210101010240
2021–22League One0000002020
Total8506040801030
Colchester United (loan)2021–22League Two203000000203
Barrow2022–23League Two80101030130
Aldershot Town2022–23National League900010100
Ebbsfleet United2023–24National League2800010290
Career total150370501301753

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Retained List 2016–17. English Football League. 25 July 2017.
  2. Web site: Myles Kenlock. 11v11. 25 July 2017.
  3. Web site: Myles Kenlock signs for Ipswich Town FC . Kinetic Foundation. 25 April 2014 . 25 April 2014.
  4. Web site: Kenlock signs first deal . Ipswich Town Football Club. 24 August 2015 . 24 August 2015.
  5. Web site: Ipswich v Stevenage . BBC Sport . 11 August 2015 . 11 August 2015.
  6. Web site: Kenlock Signs New Deal . TWTD . 27 March 2017 . 22 January 2021.
  7. Web site: 'It was a frustrating start to the season for me but it's worked out for the best' – Kenlock . East Anglian Daily Times. 29 March 2019 . 22 June 2019.
  8. Web site: Myles Kenlock Signs New Deal . Ipswich Town . 17 July 2019 . 17 July 2019.
  9. Web site: Shrewsbury Town 0 – 0 Ipswich Town . BBC Sport . 4 May 2021 . 4 May 2021.
  10. Web site: Six senior players – including Downes – will start pre-season with Under-23s. 23 June 2021.
  11. Web site: All change as Ipswich Town announce squad numbers for 2021/22 season. 6 August 2021.
  12. Web site: LOAN MOVE FOR MYLES. www.itfc.co.uk.
  13. Web site: Town loanee Kenlock scores first professional goal on Colchester debut. 22 January 2022.
  14. Web site: Quartet depart Town. . 5 May 2022 . 5 May 2022 .
  15. Web site: Barrow Lock Up Left Back Myles. www.barrowafc.com. 4 August 2022. 4 August 2022.
  16. Web site: New Signing Myles Kenlock . www.theshots.co.uk. 10 March 2023. 10 March 2023.
  17. Web site: Humphris . Katie . 31 October 2023 . Fleet unlock Kenlock . 2023-11-01 . Ebbsfleet United F.C. . en-US.
  18. Web site: MYLES KENLOCK BECOMES DEAN BRENNAN'S TENTH SIGNING OF THE SUMMER. www.barnetfc.com. 24 June 2024. 24 June 2024.
  19. News: Cymru C vs. England C Domestic Football International Friendly . 22 March 2024 . FAW.
  20. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy