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Bolton defender Steinsson: Klasnic is world class

Gretar Steinsson is delighted for Bolton Wanderers teammate Ivan Klasnic after his recent goal scoring rush.

The Croatian was brought in from Nantes in the summer but took a while to find his feet in the Barclays Premier League.

However, the 29-year-old - who in March 2007 had a kidney transplant after suffering renal failure - appears to be finding form at a crucial time and has scored five in his last six league matches.

"He is a world-class player. You see him in training every day and his finishing is fantastic," said Iceland right-back Steinsson.

"Now he is scoring goals for us that is fantastic too.

"He is just a great lad and deserves to be doing well now at this moment after a terrible period he had a couple of years ago.

"It is great to see a professional coming back from difficulties and doing well in the hardest competition in the world.

"It is hard to come in and adjust to English football when there is a lot of pressure on you because you are a big name and you need to perform."

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