England Call for Smith - Ipswich Town News
Academy central defender Tommy Smith has been called into the England U17 squad for a tournament in the Algarve in February. Smith qualifies both for England and New Zealand.
Earlier in the month Smith received a call into the New Zealand U17 squad for the Oceania World Cup qualifying tournament in March and will have to decide which nation to commit to.
Jordan Rhodes and Jack Ainsley are on standby for the Algarve tournament which will be held between February 12the and 21st.
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