Garth Crooks raves about Son Heung-min after Tottenham thrash Manchester United

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BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks was delighted with the performance of Son Heung-min as Tottenham thrashed Manchester United 6-1 on an extraordinary afternoon at Old Trafford.

The former Spurs man named the South Korean international in his Team of the Week, heaping praise on the player for a standout showing.

Son has scored seven goals and registered three assists from six games in all competitions this season.

Along with Harry Kane is the man tasked with providing both goals and creativity, with the pair looking formidable right now.

Crooks told BBC Sport: “Four goals at Southampton and another two against Manchester United in a match that was too extraordinary to believe.

“Admittedly Spurs and Son, in particular, took total advantage of 10-man United at Old Trafford after Anthony Martial received his marching orders.

“The South Korea international is in glorious form at the moment and his link-up play is almost telepathic.”

Son missed some of last season through injury and his absence was felt by Tottenham.

In 235 appearances for Spurs, he has netted 92 goals and registered 50 assists, proving a really good signing for the club.

Son is paid £140,000-a-week at Tottenham and has been a revelation since his £22 million arrival from Bayer Leverkusen (Guardian).

Integral

He is very much an important part of Jose Mourinho’s team and looks like being a big player for the club this season.

Son has been in fine form and perhaps the most pleasing thing for supporters is the link-up play he has with Harry Kane.

Last season when the pair were out at the same time, Tottenham experienced some torrid form.

If Spurs can keep both fit they could be on course for a solid season under the stewardship of Mourinho.