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Former England batsman with plenty of beef? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

butcher

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This could be a double definition.

'former england batsman' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'plenty of beef?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

'with' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for butcher that I've seen before include "Less like lamb" , "He cuts up and sells meat" , "Spoil terribly" , "In EastEnders, Pat maybe" , "Retailer of meat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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