Kennedy — who can play as a midfielder or striker — only signed his first professional deal with the side lurking three points outside the play - off positions in February. (caughtoffside.com)
The 23 - year - old signed his first professional deal with the club in 2012 and has since made 62 league appearances as well as playing in three editions of the AFC Champions League. (skysports.com)
Amongst those names were England internationals Steph Houghton, Karen Bardsley and Jill Scott, while youngsters Georgia Brougham, Keira Walsh and Alex Brooks were also handed their first professional deals. (mancity.com)