Speech designed to boost morale (3,4)

I believe the answer is:

pep talk

(Other definitions for pep talk that I've seen before include "Invigorating address" , "what fans fire?" , "Speech of exhortation" , "Enthusiastic chat" , "Wake-up call" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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