ALEX SMITHIES was an unused substitute last night as England Under 19s were held to a goalless draw at Walsall by the Czech Republic.

Coach Brian Eastick gave the No1 shirt to Jason Steele for the friendly, which was a final warm-up match for the elite round qualifiers in May.

There was a crowd of 3,883 at the match.

Smithies will link up with Town again for Saturday’s trip to Hereford in League I and the following away game at Bristol Rovers.