Smith Could Face West Ham - Ipswich Town News
Blues boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that centre-half Tommy Smith will be in contention for a place in Saturday’s home friendly against West Ham (KO 3pm). The 22-year-old’s New Zealand side exited the Olympics after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil yesterday.
Jewell said: "Tommy should be back with us tomorrow and we'll have a look at him from there.”
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