| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-2011 England and 2002-2014 Manchester United defender (3,9) | ||
| Former footballer who is now a pundit for TNT Sports (3,9) | ||
| Footballer who was refused a professional boxing licence in 2018 | The Times Specialist Sunday | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Football pundit | ||
| Former footballer who recently announced his intention to become a professional boxer | The Times Specialist Sunday | 12 Nov 2017 |