This is only Smith's first year in the Blues school of excellence but he will be travelling to Poland for the Lodz Tournament which will be take place from Sunday August 30 to Saturday September 1.
Ireland will play Russia in their opening game
Head of Youth Ricky Duncan told the official site: "I'm really pleased for George. He is a very good technical footballer who sees the clever pass and has been working hard for Southend. He is a year younger than Medi Abalimba who we sold to Derby but he is more adventurous in his passing."