Son Heung-min admits the pressure of trying to replace Harry Kane’s goals for Tottenham – and what he REALLY thought of James Maddison before he joined the club

Son Heung-min has admitted he feels “pressure” to replace Harry Kane’s goal for Tottenham – but explained how that burden is helping him improve.

He has also revealed he ‘loved’ James Maddison’s style before joining Spurs from Leicester for £40m this summer.

Son, who has scored 15 goals so far this season, was speaking ahead of Tottenham’s clash with Newcastle in the Premier League.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have jumped into the top four thanks to Aston Villa’s recent plunge.

“I think everyone wants to step up, especially since Harry obviously left the club,” Son said.

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‘When he is happy here, 30 goals are guaranteed, but who is going to make it the 30 goals for this club?

‘I love the pressure because when you play in the Premier League you have to get this pressure to improve yourself.’

Kane left for Bayern Munich this summer in pursuit of trophies.

Of Maddison, whose form has not quite been at the level it was before his ankle injury earlier in the season, he said: ‘Before he came to Spurs I actually loved him because I liked this type of player who plays a game with his quality.

“I think creating chances, scoring goals, making those runs – I want to make him an even better player, but he has a bright future.”

More to follow.