Craig Duncan, head of human performance at Sydney FC, argues a reduction in training is not always positive.

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Since then, his career has been blighted by injury, with spells at Newcastle, Bolton, Sunderland, Carlisle, Bristol City, Hull and Sydney FC.

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Everton have travelled to Australia as part of their pre-season preparations and will play three games against Sydney FC, Melbourne Heart and Brisbane Roar.

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Meanwhile, Smith will take the squad to Australia on 20 July for the inaugural Sydney Festival of Football to play pre-season matches against Sydney FC, Blackburn Rovers and AEK Athens.

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