Background
Edgar Kail was born in Camberwell, London on 26 November 1900 to James Walker Issac Kail, a post office sorter and Rosa Mary Kail (née Yells).
Edgar Kail was born in Camberwell, London on 26 November 1900 to James Walker Issac Kail, a post office sorter and Rosa Mary Kail (née Yells).
He was the last non-league player to play for the full England team At the time of his birth, the family lived at 11 Thompson Road and Edgar was the youngest of three sons. Dulwich Hamlet
After representing various South London schools, Kail signed for Dulwich Hamlet in 1915 aged 15 years.
Kail was a committed amateur at Dulwich Hamlet, turning down moves to professional clubs to stay at the club