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Standard European national supporter (8)

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I believe the answer is:

flagpole

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'national supporter' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'standard european' is the wordplay.
'standard' becomes 'flag' (standard is a type of flag).
'european' becomes 'pole' (someone from Poland).
'flag'+'pole'='FLAGPOLE'

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(Other definitions for flagpole that I've seen before include "Standard post" , "standard-bearer" , "means to raise standard" , "Ceremonial mast" , "Pin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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