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Cleaner footballer? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sweeper

This clue is a double definition.

'cleaner' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'footballer?' is the second definition.
(I know that sweeper is a type of centre-back)

(Other definitions for sweeper that I've seen before include "Back" , "Last football defender before the goalkeeper" , "Defensive footballer" , "cleaner" , "One using broom" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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