Centre-half Tommy Smith has been named in the New Zealand squad for friendlies against Mexico and Australia next month. The 21-year-old, who spent the final few weeks of the season on loan at Colchester, has previously won nine caps.

The All Whites take on Mexico in Denver on June 1st and then face Australia in Adelaide on June 5th.

New Zealand: Jake Glesson (Portland Timbers), Glen Moss (Gold Coast United), Mark Paston (Wellington Phoenix), Andrew Boyens (Chivas USA), Michael Boxall (Vancouver Whitecaps), Michael Fitzgerald (Albirex Niigata, Japan), Tony Lochhead (Wellington Phoenix), Winston Reid (West Ham), Ben Sigmund (Wellington Phoenix), Tommy Smith (Ipswich Town), Ivan Vicelich (Auckland City), Jeremy Brockie (Newcastle Jets), Tim Brown (Wellington Phoenix), Aaron Clapham (Canterbury United), Simon Elliott (Chivas USA), David Mulligan (Auckland City), Michael McGlinchey (Central Coast Mariners), Marco Rojas (Melbourne Victory), Kosta Barbarouses (Brisbane Roar), Craig Henderson (Mjallby - Sweden), Chris Killen (Shenzhen Ruby - China), Shane Smeltz (Perth Glory), Chris Wood (West Bromwich Albion). Non-travelling reserves: Kris Bright (Budapest Honved - Hungary), Cole Peverley (Charleston Battery - USA), Luke Rowe (Birmingham City).

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pazelle added 10:15 - May 17 Good luck Tommy, big season for you next year!
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brian_a_mul added 11:54 - May 17 Best of luck Tommy, two tough games.
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TractorBeezer added 14:56 - May 17 Well done Tommy and best wishes
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Lamby95 added 15:24 - May 17 Any of those worth a punt on?
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ITFC4daprem added 16:00 - May 17 could be the confidence boost he needs
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jas0999 added 17:08 - May 17 Shame he hasn't progressed. Clearly not in PJ'splans - will he move on in the Summer?
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fourth added 17:25 - May 17 Tommy Smith should be working hard in the centre of defence. Next season will be a revelation.
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Lay added 18:49 - May 17 Smith has bags and bags of potential!!!!!!!!!!! WHY ISNT HE IN OUR FIRST TEAM??????????
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tractorboy2434 added 21:03 - May 17 He will be in the team next season, centre back with Delaney and our awesome strike force which will strike terror into the hearts of other teams, Priskin and Scotland, another season of mikd table mediocrity beckons.
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fury12 added 10:30 - May 18 Kiaora (Greetings) from New Zealand. A much deserved inclusion back home in the All Whites. All the best and aroha (Love), to Tommy.
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