Former England youth goalkeeper Ted Smith has announced his retirement from football at the age of 24. Smith, who represented the Three Lions, at U18, U19 and U20 has called time on his career after falling out of love with the game and having to deal with criticism on social media.
The talented goalkeeper came through the ranks at Southend United and went on to make 30 appearances for the Shrimpers but a serious injury saw him on the sidelines for 18 months. “Ever since I can remember game day was never the most exciting part of the week, which I think it should be,” said Smith. “I loved and still do love the training side of the game. “I’d sit watching training back and videos of different goalkeepers most nights trying to work out how to
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