Croatian Klasnic alleges Terry punched him in kidneys

Croatia striker Ivan Klasnic has responded with his own allegations against England captain John Terry.

Terry has accused Klasnic of spitting at him when he came on as substitute but the Croatian is now claiming Terry punched him in the kidneys during Wednesday's World Cup qualifier.

Klasnic had a double kidney transplant in 2007 and the Croatian has implied that Terry attempted to cause damage to that area.

He said in The Sun: "He hit me with a fist exactly in the place where I've been operated.

"I was lucky to be wearing a protective belt. He is the first player who has tired to hit me with purpose in the kidney. He insulted me first then hit me."

Klasnic, though, insists Terry's accusations of spitting during Croatia's heavy defeat are not true.

"And now he has accused me of spitting at me of spiting at him? I didn't do it," added Klasnic.

"We spoke after the final whistle and I thought we sorted everything out, but obviously not so."