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‘Son is on fire’: Pochettino hails Tottenham’s match-winner against CSKA Moscow
MAURICIO POCHETTINO has heaped praise on Tottenham’s Son Heung-Min.
Son Heung-Min wheels away in delight after scoring against CSKA Moscow
The South Korean striker netted the only goal of the game as Spurs clinched a crucial 1-0 win over CSKA Moscow in their Group E Champions League encounter.
Son, who scored a double in the 2-1 win over Middlesbrough last weekend, helped his side bounce back from their opening group defeat to Monaco.
Pochettino was quick to hail the efforts of Son, who has already equalled his league goal tally of four from last season.
“Son is on fire," Pochettino said.
"I am very pleased with him and his goals help the team.
"I am delighted. First of all I want to thank the fans who travelled here. The performance was good.
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"The game was tough but we deserved the victory.
“We are in the race for the next round.”
Son, who has stood in for the injured Harry Kane, is expected to start against Manchester City on Sunday (2:15pm).
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