Smith, who sports a distinctive red and blue mohawk, won his first Paralympic title in the BC1-2 team event at Beijing 2008. Here, we pick out some key areas which are likely to be foremost in the manager's mind in the build-up to the World Cup… But that is the kind of feeling Southgate must, if not play down, then at least manage. "I'm incredibly excited to wear the Thistles dress in an official Test and in front of our Thistles Army. Playing for our country, and in front of fans, is something we'll never take for granted."