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Alan Smith |
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| Alan
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Smithy
- one of Leeds United's shining stars - and born and bred in the city.
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Alan
Smith is loved by United fans for his dedication and skill, despite
his reputation for his short temper.
Just
three weeks on from his 18th birthday, Alan Smith scored with his
first touch in senior football, in front of the Anfield Kop to level
the scores in a game Leeds United went on to win 3 -1 on Saturday
14 November 1998.
It
was the beginning of a glittering Premiership career for the United
youngster who joined the LUFC centre of excellence at the age of
10 and went on to attend the National Centre of Excellence at Lilleshall,
where he represented England at U-16 level.
His
performances for England have earnt him admiration, with BBC Sport
Online describing him as the "shining light" of the England
v Portugal game in September 2002.
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