Chelsea captain John Terry has spoken to James Milner after his X-rated challenge on the Aston Villa midfielder during the FA Cup semi.

Terry came under fire from Villa boss Martin O'Neill for a second-half challenge on Milner that led to a yellow card for the Chelsea defender.

An incensed O'Neill claimed: "It was an horrendous challenge on an England team-mate. James Milner is exceptionally lucky his career is intact. It should have been a straight red card.

"It could have been very serious. James is lucky to have got away with it. The fact his leg was in the air helped. I have spoken to the doctor who says he's a very lucky boy."

Terry is understood to have spoken to Milner after the game and Chelsea insist they have no plans to respond to O'Neill's remarks at the present time.