FIFA World Cup 2018: 7 players who will look to win hearts in Russia

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Son Heung-Min: The Dynamic Korean will look to spearhead the Korean attack

One of the best performers among Asian footballers over the past 2 years on the European stage, the versatile left-forward Son Heung Min, was an influential part of Pochettino's side where he scored 18 goals and notched up 6 assists in the 2017-18 domestic league campaign for Spurs. His consistent displays also saw him earn the KFA "Player of the Year" accolade as well.

Forming a lethal partnership with Kane where he single-handedly scored absolute stunners for Spurs coupled with his drifting runs, Son will look to exploit the right side of the German, Mexican and Swedish defence as he will look to spearhead an otherwise inferior Korean attack.

Son played a pivotal role in the country's qualification to the World Cup final 32 and the Koreans will be hopeful he can recreate his club-level magic if they are to advance into the last 16 of the extravaganza. He has become the face of the entire nation and an idol among many as they dream to emulate a career like his so the pressure is on him to perform in Russia.

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