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Former Man Utd and England international pens Notts County deal

League OneNotts County have completed the signing of former Leeds United, Manchester United, Newcastle and England international Alan Smith on a one-year contract. The 33-year-old former United man, who started his career as a striker but now plays in midfield, will also take on a coaching role.

He told BBC East Midlands Today: "I'll bring a drive to succeed at all costs."

He is relishing the chance to play for manager Shaun Derry.

"We seem to get on as people," Smith said. "We are both very honest. We are both very passionate and committed to what we do, and when the opportunity came I jumped at the chance.

"I will bring a drive to succeed at all costs. We are trying to create an environment that breeds a winning mentality."

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