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Tottenham give captain Son a 'handsome' thumbs-up for his trademark left-footed finish

Son Heung-min celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal during the 2026 FIFA North American Football Confederations Cup Asia Region Second Qualifying Round Group C match between South Korea and Singapore at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, on November 16, 2016.

Tottenham Hotspur have given a thumbs up to captain Son Heung-min for his international performances.

Jürgen Klinsmann's men cruised to a 5-0 home victory over Singapore in the first leg of their 2026 North American Football Confederations Cup Asia Region 2 Group C match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Nov. 16.

Son Heung-min of the South Korea national football team celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Group C match between South Korea and Singapore at the 2026 FIFA North American Football Confederations Cup Asia Region Second Qualifying Round at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, on November 16, 2016.

After taking the lead in the 44th minute through Cho Kyu-sung (Mittwillan), South Korea completed the victory in the second half with relay goals from Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton), Son Heung-min, Hwang Eui-jo (Norwich City) and Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain).

Son Heung-min, who started the day as the second striker and wore the captain's armband, played the full match and helped Korea to the victory, especially his trademark left-footed curling shot in the 18th minute that rattled the net and brought cheers from the 64,000 fans at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

Son Heung-min of South Korea celebrates after scoring a goal during the Group C match between South Korea and Singapore at the 2026 FIFA North American Football Confederations Cup Asia Region Second Qualifying Round at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, on November 16, 2016.

He hasn't forgotten about his signature 'clicker serenade' either.

The Tottenham organization was also pleased with Son's performance.

After posting a photo of Son Heung-min celebrating with Cho Kyu-sung, he wrote, "I scored a goal for the Korean national team. Nice one, Sonny!" and congratulated him. 슬롯

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