What does the cryptic crossword clue "Disheartened England supporters crowd round for drink (8)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (abbreviation="England") + S (first_letter="supporters") + PRESS (synonym="crowd") + O (abbreviation="round") = ESPRESSO; definition: "drink" The answer is ESPRESSO.

Disheartened England supporters crowd round for drink (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29487 | 25 Across | 2024-09-13 flower

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