Possible Clues:

• Qualified, though not the top of the list
• Competent story but lacking in force
• Fit to cut the mustard
• Having the required skills
• Bale out, being competent
• The Spanish scholar brought up to be proficient
• Talented Lib Dem, no longer the leader
• In a position or competent to
• Competent seaman employed by the French
• Skilful league-leader held by Lincoln