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"We need a ____ here. Where are you? Where are you? Let's be havin' you!” (Delia Smith) (7,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

twelfth man

(Other definitions for twelfth man that I've seen before include "Reserve member of cricket team" , "Reserve player in cricket team" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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