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Posh interrupting a group of footballers before international - tip for team is familiar (2,4)

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au fait

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(Other definitions for au fait that I've seen before include "'Having a good knowledge of (2,4)'" , "Well acquainted with, knowledgeable about" , "Being up to date in the knowledge required" , "Familiar with - in France" , "Well-acquainted (with)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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