Does better than the internationals? (4)
I believe the answer is:
caps
This clue is a double definition.
'does better than' is the first definition.
('I can cap that')
'internationals?' is the second definition.
'the' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for caps that I've seen before include "Coverings for heads or bottles" , "Head-coverings" , "is better" , "Crowns" , "Headgear for internationals" .)