Heung-Min Son stepped up in Harry Kane’s absence and produced two fierce moves to assist Tottenham into the 5th around of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win at Championship facet Preston.
The ahead had controlled only one target in his earlier 17 video games for membership and nation however unleashed a attractiveness from distance 5 mins into the second one part after which fired house every other (69) from within the field to care for Spurs’ hopes of in spite of everything finishing what’s a now a 15-year trophy drought.
The win was once capped past due on by way of a target for debutant Arnaut Danjuma (87), who glanced in a 3rd to make his first look after signing on mortgage from Villarreal a memorable one.
Loanee Arnaut Danjuma ratings Spurs’ 3rd target
Antonio Conte’s facet have been quick on high quality towards their well-organised hosts within the first part, with a Ryan Ledson block denying Dejan Kulusevski and Freddie Woodman saving two times from Son at a rain-soaked, atmospheric Deepdale.
However the Korean’s second of magic in a while after the destroy reworked the tie and his 2d all however ended it.
It additionally intended Conte may just stay in poor health Kane wrapped up at the bench and, with their identify now within the hat for Monday’s draw, Spurs can flip their attentions to subsequent Sunday’s giant Premier League conflict with Manchester Town, which is survive Sky Sports activities. The 5th around of the FA Cup will happen week setting out February 27.
How Son re-found his magic to sink Preston
Spurs managed ownership within the opening duration, with 73 consistent with cent of the ball, however no longer for the primary time this season, it was once every other irritating first part for his or her fans.
They simply carried out force sporadically and, after Ledson’s last-ditch block had denied Kulusevski an early opener, Son came upon Woodman alert when he did hit the objective.
Preston’s first shot of the sport got here 21 mins in and noticed Perisic get in the best way of Andrew Hughes’ volley from a well-worked free-kick however in spite of no longer being unduly threatened defensively, wayward crosses from the Spurs wing-backs Matt Doherty and Ryan Sessegnon on the finish of the part somewhat summed up the guests’ loss of sharpness.
It felt like a transformation was once wanted – however somewhat than the advent of Kane, Spurs supporters have been talented the rejuvenation of Son, along with his goal-of-the-round contender serving as a reminder of his elegance.
Heung-min Son celebrates along with his Spurs team-mates
Unusually, the strike perceived to galvanise Preston as a substitute, with Whiteman capturing vast as the house facet have been roared ahead, however that left areas on the again and, after Woodman needed to tip over a Perisic header, the Croatian flicked the ball thru for Son to swivel and shoot within the field for his 2d.
There was once no long ago for Preston then and Conte had the posh of creating a flurry of adjustments, with former Bournemouth guy Danjuma approaching for his Spurs debut.
Two times he was once pissed off by way of intercepted passes when he seemed set to be performed in however ultimately he was once in a position to brush house Kulusevski’s low move to make it a super begin to existence again in England and spice up Conte’s attacking choices.
What is subsequent?
Preston go back to Championship motion on Saturday, with Bristol Town visiting Deepdale; kick-off 3pm.
Ryan Lowe’s facet then tackle Lancashire competitors Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday February 11; kick-off 3pm.
Tottenham’s subsequent recreation is within the Premier League, with champions Manchester Town visiting north London on Sunday February 5, survive Sky Sports activities; kick-off 4.30pm.
Sunday fifth February 4:00pm
Kick off 4:30pm
Spurs then shuttle to Leicester on Saturday February 11; kick-off 3pm.
