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Dan Kilpatrick

Antonio Conte backs ‘suffering’ Tottenham star Heung-min Son as new-season struggles continue

Heung-min Son has endured a difficult start to the new season with Tottenham

(Picture: REUTERS)

Antonio Conte joked that "sensible" Heung-min Son would make a good husband for his daughter as the Tottenham head coach defended the South Korean again following Sunday's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Conte admitted that Son is "suffering" after last season's Golden Boot winner was frustrated in front of goal again at the City Ground, as Harry Kane scored in each half and missed a penalty to continue Spurs' fine start to the season.

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