Terry responds to Maddison's dig after midfielder called out ex-Chelsea captain

John Terry has hit back at James Maddison after the Tottenham midfielder aimed a dig at him following Spurs' Europa League final win over Manchester United on Wednesday.

Maddison missed the final due to a knee injury, but was heavily involved in Tottenham's post-match celebrations as he arrived on the pitch to lift the trophy with his team-mates while wearing full kit.

The 28-year-old rocking up in full kit despite not playing evoked memories of Terry doing the same when he was suspended for Chelsea's Champions League triumph in 2012.

Taking to Instagram after Wednesday's final, Maddison poked fun at himself and Terry as he posted a photo of himself and Brennan Johnson with the trophy alongside the caption: 'To kit. Full @johnterry.26 mode. Anything to say tonight John?'

It did not take long for Terry to respond as he reminded Maddison that he won 17 career trophies at Chelsea, and mocked Spurs' performance in the final.

'I remember my first trophy, ah bless them,' Terry began.

He added: 'Get the tequila out. Great season from you boys, you should all the proud! 16 (trophies) to go. After that performance I think you have a chance. You just have to live for 900 years.'

Terry also posted a photo of his personal trophy cabinet at home, which includes five Premier League titles, five FA Cups and the Champions League.

The ex-Blues captain has made no secret of his disdain for Spurs over the years, and famously revelled in denying Chelsea's London rivals from winning the Premier League in 2016.

Following the 'Battle of the Bridge' when Chelsea came from two goals down against Tottenham to secure a 2-2 draw and hand Leicester the title, Terry took to Instagram the next day to write: 'What a game that was last night. Great character from the players to come back from 2-0 down.

'The atmosphere was incredible and we know how much that result means to you supporters. 27 years #notonmyshift.'

He could not to do anything to stop Tottenham ending their 17-year trophy drought on Wednesday, though, as Ange Postecoglou's men claimed a 1-0 victory thanks to Brennan Johnson's goal in the closing stages of the first half.

The north London club then defended valiantly in the second half to keep hold of their advantage, sparking emotional scenes at the final whistle.

Having earned his second career trophy after also winning the FA Cup with Leicester in 2021, Maddison was seen hugging club captain Son Heung-min, with both men close to tears.

United legend Roy Keane then found himself in Maddison's firing line during a hilarious CBS Sports interview after criticising the playmaker earlier this season.

'I wasn't gonna do any interviews but I heard Roy Keane was in the studio tonight,' the Spurs star quipped.

He then faced calls from Micah Richards to do his trademark darts celebration, to which he agreed with gusto, adding: 'Oh I will, Micah, with pleasure!'

But Keane had the last laugh. 'I always said he was a good player but he needs to be more consistent,' he began. 'And he played well tonight!'