Town defender sets up opening goal

Tommy Smith continued his Olympic dream yesterday by helping New Zealand secure a 1-1 draw with Egypt at Old Trafford.

The Town centre-half headed on a corner to team-mate Chris Wood, who pounced to fire the Oly Whites in front, before the Egyptians hit back through Mohamed Salah five minutes before half-time.

New Zealand will take on Brazil on Wednesday at Newcastle’s St James’ Park, knowing that theneed a victory to stand a chance of progressing to the quarter-finals.