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Finest ever to play for N. Ireland? (4)

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best

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'finest' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for best that I've seen before include "former football star" , "Optimum" , "Overcome" , "Limit of one's ability" , "George -, footballer" .)

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