Alan Smith (footballer Born 1980)
Alan Smith (born 28 October 1980) is an English footballer who plays for Milton Keynes Dons, having signed for them in July 2012 following his release by Newcastle United a few weeks earlier. He has also represented the England national football team, winning 19 caps.
Smith first came to prominence as both a striker and an attacking right-midfielder during his early days at Leeds United before Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson converted him to a holding midfielder, a role in which he continued after his transfer to Newcastle United. Smith has earned a reputation as a hard-tackling player and is noted for his high work rate.
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