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Flier in a football jersey (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wasp

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This could be a double definition.

'flier' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'a football jersey' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both animals as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for wasp that I've seen before include "Stingy type" , "Striped stinger" , "Swap for a stinging insect" , "type dominant across the pond" , "Insect often irritating in summer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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