Soccer: Smith hoping for FA respite

Leeds striker Alan Smith is ‘‘praying’’ his ultimate England dream is not wrecked by another Football Association disciplinary clampdown.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2002 - 16:13

Leeds striker Alan Smith is ‘‘praying’’ his ultimate England dream is not wrecked by another Football Association disciplinary clampdown.

Smith returned to the European stage last night and was the star performer in a 0-0 UEFA Cup draw against reigning Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, crucially under the watchful gaze of England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.

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