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Tottenham captain Son delivers injury update after South Korea scare

Heung-min Son has assured Tottenham fans of his fitness after a scare with South Korea yesterday.

The club and national team captain was seen limping at halftime of South Korea's 6-0 win against Vietnam, though did appear in the second-half.

Son eventually scored amid concerns of a leg injury

At the final whistle, Son explained: "I discussed with the gaffer (Jurgen Klinsmann) and said I will play the game as I could not forgive myself if I dind't play for the Korean national team in front of Korean fans when I have already returned to Korea."

Son is now on his way back to London ahead of Tottenham's clash with Fulham.

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