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The Braintree defender going to World Cup with New Zealand

The Braintree defender going to World Cup with New Zealand
BBC Sport Tuesday 02 June 2026, 12:49 UTC 1 min read
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Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith is looking forward to the "crowning glory of his career" at the World Cup with New Zealand.

Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith is looking forward to the "crowning glory of his career" at the World Cup with New Zealand.
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