Son must step up to become World Cup great, says South Korea coach Shin


HONG KONG (Reuters) - Son Heung-min needs to overcome his status as a marked man after an impressive season for Tottenham Hotspur if he is to establish himself among the game's elite at the World Cup in Russia, says South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong.

Son has emerged as a leading light of Asian football since moving to Tottenham from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, becoming an integral part of Mauricio Pochettino's exciting and dynamic team over the last three seasons.

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