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Croft has refuted the allegation, saying: "I've run over to get the ball, he's kicked it away and in my frustration I've said ‘what are you doing?' and had a go. I've not said anything to offend the lad, I wouldn't do that."

His manager, Paul Dickov, has backed his player:

"I've spoken to Lee about it and he categorically denies it.