Former Ipswich Town defender Myles Kenlock says Ebbsfleet United are the perfect fit for him as he looks to make a difference in club’s National League survival battle

Myles Kenlock is enjoying his football again with Ebbsfleet.

The 27-year-old defender has struggled to settle down after leaving Ipswich following eight years at Portman Road.

He had spells at Barrow and Aldershot last season and then linked up with the Fleet at the end of October.

“I’ve been here a few months now and I think I’ve settled in all right,” said Kenlock, who has been one of the Fleet’s best players in recent months.

“I’m getting on with everyone well and to be fair the boys have made it easy for me and the manager as well. I’m enjoying myself.”

While his footballing friends were busy training and starting the season at their respective clubs, Kenlock was on trial with EFL teams.

But when nothing dropped, he was eventually given an opportunity by Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb, who correctly spotted that Kenlock would be a perfect fit at Stonebridge Road.

“I was training with teams and went on trial at League 2 and League 1 clubs but nothing came about,” reflected Kenlock.

“I had a two-month period where I was on my own. I would say it was tough because all your friends are going to training every day and you’re just sat there at home, trying to stay motivated.

“But I’m enjoying it at Ebbsfleet, being able to train every day again and just knowing on the weekend that I’ve got a match. That’s good for the mentality. It makes you appreciate it more.

“In my head I always knew that a team would come. I feel that the teams I’ve joined in the last few years haven’t been the right fit in terms of style of play, so that’s why I feel like I haven’t kicked on, but I’m here now and I feel at home.”

Kenlock has spent the majority of his career at left-back - he’s made more than 50 appearances in the Championship for