Born in
Hull,
East Riding of Yorkshire, Kendall progressed through
Hull City's
youth system before signing a professional contract in June 2009. He made his debut as a 77th-minute
substitute in a 2–0 defeat to
Hereford United and scored his first goal in a 3–3 draw with
Dagenham & Redbridge. Kendall joined rivals
Gainsborough Trinity in October 2010. He made an instant impact, making 31 appearances and contributing 15 of the club's 50 goals in season 2010–11 as they finished 18th in the Conference North. ==References==