Ted Smith reportedly back at Southend United after Tottenham Hotspur trial spell

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Tottenham Hotspur do not appear to be following up their interest in goalkeeper Ted Smith, according to a report from the Basildon, Canvey and Southend Echo. 

As reported by the same publication earlier this summer, Smith was training with Tottenham on a trial basis. He even played for a Tottenham XI in a friendly with Ebbsfleet Town.

Now it is being reported that Smith is back training with the League One club, although it is not suggested he is re-signing with the Shrimpers. 

However, it would certainly appear as though he did not manage to earn himself a contract with Tottenham Hotspur. 

The former England under-20 goalkeeper is a free agent having been released by Southend this summer. The 23-year-old was briefly the number one keeper at Roots Hall in the 2016-17 campaign but has more recently been a back-up option. Last season he played just once, in an EFL Trophy defeat to Portsmouth. 

With Tom Glover leaving for Australia, it seemed Smith could have been eyed up as a potential development squad stopper. Instead, the former England youth team-mate of Harry Winks is still looking for a new club. 

Hopefully, the 23-year-old can find himself a new home soon.