His first tie was against Turkey in the play-offs of the Europe/Africa Zone Group II (the second lowest tier in the game) at home in Eastbourne, UK. A defeat would have sent the national team to the lowest tier of the game. Smith picked James Ward, Jamie Baker, Colin Fleming and Ken Skupski to play the tie, and defeated Turkey 5–0.
Smith's first game was against Turkey in the play-offs of the Europe/Africa Zone Group II (the second lowest division) at home in Eastbourne, UK. A loss would have sent the national team to the bottom tier. Smith selected James Ward, Jamie Baker, Colin Fleming, and Ken Skupski for the match, which they won 5–0.