Smith’s World Cup Return!
Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith is preparing for his “crowning glory”—a second World Cup with New Zealand, 16 years after his 2010 debut. The 36-year-old, formerly of Ipswich and Colchester United, joins the All Whites’ 26-man squad. Under coach Darren Bazeley, the team is now in Florida, set to face Belgium, Egypt, and Iran in Group G. Smith is eager to test himself against football’s elite.

