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Footballer one hoping to retain title (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

defender

(Other definitions for defender that I've seen before include "One resisting attack" , "One on team" , "repulsive type" , "Centre half, perhaps" , "One who protects others" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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