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Braintree Town: Iron man Tommy Smith eying the big stage

Tommy Smith has revealed he hopes starring for Braintree Town will earn him a place in the New Zealand squad for the World Cup next year.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
17 August 2025

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Tommy Smith has revealed he hopes starring for Braintree Town will earn him a place in the New Zealand squad for the World Cup next year.
The former Ipswich Town and Colchester United defender signed for the Iron earlier this month after returning from Australia and New Zealand, where he played for Macarthur FC and Auckland FC.
Centre-back Smith, 35, resided in New Zealand during his youth and as a result holds dual nationality.
In all, he has won 56 All Whites caps, scoring two goals, since his international debut in 201...

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