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Spurs can rely on Son Heung-Min in Harry Kane's absence, says Mauricio Pochettino: 'He can play like a striker'

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has backed striker Son Heung-min to step up in the absence of Premier League joint-top scorer Harry Kane

Kane is likely to be sidelined with an ankle injury for most of the remainder of the season.

The England international left the field just 10 minutes into a 6-0 FA Cup thrashing of Millwall on Sunday and had to exit White Hart Lane in a protective boot and on crutches.

Son Heung-Min has been backed by Mauricio Pochettino to fill in for Harry Kane while injured
Son Heung-Min has been backed by Mauricio Pochettino to fill in for Harry Kane while injured
Kane was injured against Millwall and left Spurs in a protective boot (pictured, obscured)
Kane was injured against Millwall and left Spurs in a protective boot (pictured, obscured)

But a hat-trick from Son and goals from midfielder Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli and striker Vincent Janssen ensured Spurs' progress to the semi-finals.