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Alan Smith - Striker
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1 Alan Smith was a professional footballer between …
  A 1982 and 1987
  B 1982 and 1991
  C 1982 and 1995.
  D 1987 and 1995
2 When Alan Smith first won the championship trophy with Arsenal he scored …
  A two goals
  B the first goal.
  C the final goal.
  D a goal from a penalty kick.
3 When Alan Smith scored for England against Turkey, his …
  A father was at Wembley stadium.
  B Dad was watching it on TV.
  C grandfather was in the stand.
  D parents were in the stand.
4 According to Alan Smith, when you score an important goal you …
  A often feel surprised.
  B feel very tired after the match.
  C can't stop smiling.
  D feel wonderful every time.
5 The biggest disappointment of Alan Smith's career was …
  A not playing for England.
  B not earning enough money.
  C the small number of goals he scored towards the end.
  D losing to Tottenham in the FA Cup final.
6 Alan Smith thinks that playing for a club …
  allows players to try different positions on the pitch.
    allows players to become closer to their team mates.
    is the same as playing for your country.
  is more exciting than playing for your country.
7 Alan Smith played abroad for a short time.
  True
  False
8 Alan Smith just missed being in the World Cup team in 1990.
  True
  False
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According to Alan Smith, which three of these things should a striker be?

  a fast runner
  mentally strong
  a good footballer
  aggressive
  confident
  gentle
10 Complete Alan Smith's advice to a player starting out in the football profession.
  It's very important to .
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