Two Brits starting for Parisian eleven getting medal (6)

I believe the answer is:

bronze

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'medal' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for bronze that I've seen before include "Third place - alloy" , "Third prize" , "Copper and tin alloy - sculpture" , "Get a tan" , "Third-place medal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).

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