What does the cryptic crossword clue "Travel with boxer and English footballer (6)" mean?

The definition is "footballer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GO (abbreviation="Travel") + ALI (synonym="boxer") + E (abbreviation="English") = GOALIE; definition: "footballer" The answer is GOALIE.

Travel with boxer and English footballer (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16978 | 13 Across | 2022-11-29 flower

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