How do you play to make 11 tricks?

Photo: Tim Bourke; Source: Canberra Summer Festival of Bridge 2013

Dealer South. E-W Vul.

NORTH
A J 8 7 5 4 2
–
8 4 3
J 10 8
SOUTH
K Q 10 6 3
K 9 7 4
A Q 5
2
West North East South
1
2* 4 4NT+ Pass
5 5 Pass Pass
Double All pass
* Michaels promising, 5+ hearts and 5+ cards in one of the minors.
+ Takeout
West leads the ace of clubs followed by the king of clubs. How do you plan to make 11 tricks when it is West who has the
outstanding trump?

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