Michael Smith says Hearts ’ entire squad will be Australia fans for the World Cup after three of their own were handed tickets to Qatar.
Nathaniel Atkinson, Kye Rowles and Cammy Devlin discovered at the start of this week that they have been included in Graham Arnold’s Socceroos squad for the finals. On the domestic scene, the Jambos first need to take care of Livingston at home today as they look to go into the break in at least fourth place in the Premiership. Then all attention will turn to football’s biggest stage as 32 countries lock horns.
Smith won’t go so far as getting himself an Aussie cork hat but insists his Gorgie team-mates can count on unconditional support when they go up against holders France, Tunisia and Denmark in Group D. The former Northern Ireland right-back said: “It’s brilliant, we all have another team to support now. I’m looking forward to watching them play at the World Cup. If I can get the time to watch the games I will – if the kids let me!
