What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old 10, adequate old goalkeeper (9)" mean?

The definition is "Old 10,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FAIR (synonym="adequate") + BANKS (synonym="Gordon B, goalkeeper who played in the 1966 World Cup final") = FAIRBANKS; definition: "Old 10," The answer is FAIRBANKS.

Old 10, adequate old goalkeeper (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28947 | 14 Down | 2022-12-22 flower

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