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 initial contest was against Turkey in the play-offs of the Europe/Africa Zone Group II (the second lowest level) at home in Eastbourne, UK. A loss would have relegated the national team to the bottom tier. Smith picked James Ward, Jamie Baker, Colin Fleming, and Ken Skupski for the match, and they defeated Turkey 5–0.