Smith aiming for Euro 2004

Alan Smith is hopeful “the best football of my life” will lead to Portugal this summer – with England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dropping a broad hint the Leeds striker will be in his Euro 2004 squad.

Smith has been one of the few shining lights for Leeds in what has been a dismal season, with the club’s relegation to the Football League confirmed with Saturday’s 3-3 home draw against Charlton.