Where are they now? Leeds United’s Champions League semi-final squad of 2001

Alan Smith

Smith, who was sent off during the closing stages of the semi-final second leg against Valencia, became one of Leeds’ most high profile departures following the club’s 2004 demotion to the Championship, as Smith sealed a £7m move to Premier League giants Manchester United.

The ex-England international scored 11 goals in 92 appearances for the Red Devils until 2007, where he won the 2006 League Cup final and lifted the 2007 Premier League title under the legendary management of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Smith, now 36, then sealed a £6m transfer to Newcastle United in August 2007, where he eventually helped the Magpies achieve promotion back to the Premier League in 2010.

Following a successful loan spell, the midfielder opted to join League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a permanent deal in the summer of 2012, after being released from St James’ Park.

But after two years working with boss Karl Robinson, which included three goals in 83 games for Smith, the former Leeds star was released.

Since then, Smith has been plying his trade with Notts County in League Two, where he has made 11 appearances in all competitions for The Magpies so far this campaign.