Across

1 Exclamation as a great footballer is escorted by a ship? Pathetic! (8)

5 The French place has a cruel leader. (6)

10 Faiths hospital puts in driving forces. (7)

11 Reversing road – not fully completed, may be, is a difficulty,

especially for vermin. (7)

12 High born according to a petit ledger. (6)

13 Gland that is concealed with an alternative. (8)

15 Three directions get nothing for ages! (4)

16 O! Sundial is cursed! No, it is curved! (10)

18 Movie on a trouble less morning? (3,4,3)

20 Mark of a saint that elicits a couple of interjections. (4)

23 Doctors who are hole-enthusiasts? (8)

24 Fruit that prohibit a metallic element. (6)

26 An exit in the open. (7)

27 Wanderer-like aren’t crazy about integrated circuits. (7)

28 Martial art performed in the Tendulkar atelier. (6)

29 Tubes you’d insert for learners. (8)

Down

1 What the carpenter does when he’s frustrated – nearly scores a goal! (4,3,8)

2 It ran up carelessly to a morally strict person. (7)

3 Girls or huge donkeys? (6)

4 Small burn remains worn around the waist. (4)

6 Retire ox uncertainly on the outside. (8)

7 Fake stuff that is irrationally priced? (7)

8 For easy removal of the foundry pattern, cut short on stipends. (5,10)

9 Grr! Laurie Twister is never consistent! (9)

14 Head finds unknown from a computer drive. (9)

17 Notes brag and miss an event. (3,2,3)

19 Luxemburg town that required sterner revision. (7)

21 Left out a music group on. (7)

22 Sedated? Ring up the doc. (6)

25 One that is not about Info Tech? (4)