You cruciverboraks rose admirably to this nettlesome challenge and I’m very pleased that I don’t have to make a casting vote.
1 vote to FJ, Malcolm, Paul and SW,
2 votes to f-f-Aristo and Nemo
And a massive 7 votes to our winner Mattrom (it’s Groundhog Day on Sunday, you know) with a novel approach to the definition incorporating snazzy double duty:
He'd gain, kicking English out? (6)
Your prize is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6njRwz_dMw
Congratulations all, and thank you everyone for competing.
Wishing everyone a good weekend,
M