Smith helps Australia keep course for 2018 World Cup
Brad Smith played 90 minutes as Australia beat Jordan 5-1 on Tuesday to secure their place in the next round of Asian qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.
The Liverpool youngster claimed another cap during a straightforward win against Harry Redknapp’s team, which sealed top spot in Group B for the Socceroos.
A brace from Tim Cahill plus strikes by Aaron Mooy, Tom Rogic and Massimo Luongo rendered Abdallah Deeb’s effort a mere consolation in Sydney.
It was a seventh victory out of eight in the preliminary section for Australia, who now progress to the third stage of qualification for the tournament in Russia.