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Tottenham striker Heung-min Son hails passion of South Korea's football fans

Tottenham striker Heung-min Son has hailed the passion of South Korea's football fans.

Over 110,000 have attended Tottenham's two preseason games in Son's native country.

"Incredible," said Son.

"The fans, the love. We are feeling the love. With Spurs, I think it is more special because the fans are more interested in our football and the big players.

"It's gone too fast for me because it's really enjoyable. I'm just grateful that everyone loves us, loves the Spurs and loves the team."

For victory over Team K League, Son came on to score twice in Seoul. The first was a penalty, which Harry Kane, the usual penalty-taker, insisted he took.

"I didn't want to take it to be honest, but Harry is such a nice guy," said Son. "He knows what it means for me to play in this country. Harry has always been a great, great partner on and off the pitch."

Kane is also among the goals, and cutting a much happier figure than at this time last year when his focus was on a move away from Tottenham, and his season started poorly.

"He didn't score at the start of the season but how many goals did he finish with?' said Son. The answer is 27 across all competitions, 17 in the Premier League.

"Goals, with Harry, there's no doubt. We don't have to worry about him scoring goals because he is, for me, the best partner, a hard-working, unselfish player and the best striker in the world, still."

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