What does the cryptic crossword clue "Outspoken England footballer getting stick (4)" mean?

The definition is "stick". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like (‘outspoken’) KANE (Harry, ‘England footballer’). The answer is CANE.

Outspoken England footballer getting stick (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29252 | 21 Across | 2023-12-13 flower

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