Hey there, syddraf, elcome to the site!
The MSN Zone was taken down a looong time ago. There ARE alternatives though. I know there are several, but the only one i've ever used is
Hamachi.
You will BOTH need to download the program that is above, create your own network, then give each other the IP addresses that Hamachi gives you. Set your friends IP address (And vice-versa) in the game lobby, and you will then be able to play via multiplayer.
By the way, are you Welsh? Your name sounds Welsh to me. I'm typing from Wales too.
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