Cryptic crossword clue
Football player from, say, West Bromwich Albion covets Keegan’s caps

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word QUARTERBACK

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What does QUARTERBACK mean?

QUARTERBACK noun
  1. An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
  2. An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
  3. (rugby football) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
QUARTERBACK verb
  1. To play the position of quarterback.
  2. (by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.

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