Striker Harry mentioned getting stick (4)

I believe the answer is:

cane

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'stick' is the definition.
(I know that cane is a type of walking stick)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for cane that I've seen before include "Strong, flexible stem" , "Rod for beating" , "Flog" , "Beat; sugar producer" , "Stick; thrash" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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