Central defender Tommy Smith has been named in the New Zealand squad for the OSN Cup in Saudi Arabia next month. The 23-year-old will be away between September 2nd and 10th.

The All Whites and the hosts are taking part in the tournament along with the UAE and Trinidad & Tobago.

Blues skipper Carlos Edwards could feature for the Soca Warriors, although he recently hinted that he will be retiring from international football.

Smith has previously won 22 full New Zealand caps and has scored two international goals.

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BroskiBeen added 11:48 - Aug 14 The Oceania Nations Cup in Saudi Arabia?
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Stu_Magoo added 11:57 - Aug 14 Is that OSN as in Orbit Showtime Network? Is the cable provider out here.
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NickRed93 added 11:58 - Aug 14 Decent for him to get more games but long old trip
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NSL added 12:20 - Aug 14 Wind the clock back two years - who would of thought this guy would turn out to be our defensive lychpin and only full international player ont eh books . . . . . . . .
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DurhamTownFan added 12:25 - Aug 14 So, it's during the international break? Sure with the travelling to Middle East we might miss him for a game or two. Good job we've got Berra: hope he can get up to speed by then!
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linhdi added 12:26 - Aug 14 Eh? Edwards and Berra have loads of international caps!!!!!!!!!!
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brockleyblueboy added 12:56 - Aug 14 Great chance for Berra, this is where our strength in depth needs to come good. Well done Tommy btw.
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Jeff_winger added 13:50 - Aug 14 @nsl edwards berra carson all full internationals all currently on itfc books
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NSL added 17:47 - Aug 14 Ok - I should have said regular international.
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thebeat added 17:50 - Aug 14 No problem. He'll be back 3 days before he has to play, plenty of time to recover.
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RaymondovicBlue added 18:38 - Aug 14 to be fair NSL , whilst there were some idiots slagging Tommy off constantly there were others who knew he was going to be special
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TimmyH added 21:58 - Aug 14 Still clocking up the air miles...
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flashblue added 06:49 - Aug 15 I'm surprised Smith would want to risk his career by taking part in this. Surely being ever present for a (hopefully) top championship side is far more valuable to him. Imagine, if he became third choice after Berra came in and delivered. Big mistake?
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SouperJim added 09:39 - Aug 15 I can see your logic flash, but playing for NZ has only been good for Tommy's career so far. Why would he give it up?
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RetroBlue added 20:33 - Aug 15 Yet more lengthy trips half way round the World for Smith then,. Not good for ITFC , IMO as he will have 40 odd games to play for this Club this season. How can he if he's knackered! I predict he will lose his place to Berra as he pursues his International career.
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