I told Son he was being substituted moments before scoring Spurs stunner - Conte

Antonio Conte revealed he told Son Heung-min he was about to be replaced just moments before scoring a brilliant goal in Tottenham’s 3-1 win over Leicester on Sunday.

Son scored his second of the match and his 19th goal of another productive campaign when he curled home a 20-yard left-footed effort beyond the reach of Kasper Schmeichel into the top corner to put the seal on Spurs’ victory.

He had earlier set up Harry Kane’s opener from a corner and doubled the lead when he turned and shot on the hour.

The quality of the goal left Conte wondering which was Son’s strongest foot, but the Italian said moments like that will only count for something if Spurs achieve their goal of finishing in the top four in the Premier League.

“I gave him a big hug because after an amazing goal my question was which is his favourite foot, right or left?” Conte said.

“He scored a fantastic goal and three minutes before when I spoke with him I said, ‘Go for five or six minutes and then I have to make a change’.

“I said to him that when you listened that I wanted to make a change and you decide to score this amazing goal.

“We are talking about a great player, fantastic player. But it’s important at the end of the season to celebrate a big achievement with the team. Otherwise it remains only a personal success only to score these types of goals.”

TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 6 The Frenchman had a largely untroubled first half and despite looking beaten by Daka’s shot managed to get a fingertip on the ball to push it on to the woodwork. Unable to keep out Ihenancho’s shot from distance.

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The victory saw Spurs get back on track in their quest for Champions League qualification after taking one point in their previous two games.

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