Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has made his 11th signing of the summer, snapping up highly-rated 18-year-old Sheldon Kendall on a season-long loan from Millwall. The Gills have bolstered their squad with the addition of Kendall, who made his professional debut in January 2025 at the age of 17.
What happened?
Kendall made his professional debut in January 2025 at the age of 17, coming on as a substitute for Millwall in the FA Cup against Dagenham. The 18-year-old featured twice in the Carabao Cup last season, against Newport and Coventry.
Why it matters for Gillingham
Ainsworth has added Conor McManus (Brentford), Kadeem Harris (Salford), Liam Gordon (Motherwell), Zane Albarus (Brighton), James Brophy (Cambridge), Will Goodwin (Oxford), Nick Freeman (Shrewsbury), Samuel Tabares (Southampton), Ollie Wright (Southampton) and Lennon MacLorg (Charlton) to his squad. The Gills get their campaign under way this Saturday when they host League 1 Luton in the first round of the Carabao Cup at Priestfield.
What comes next?
The Gills will look to make a strong start to the season, with their next fixture being against Colchester at home on 2027-02-27. The team is currently 2nd in the table, and will be looking to continue their winning form.
