Son in awe of Vertonghen’s versatility

– Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen’s ability to play in multiple positions was crucial in their 3-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 tie, according to team-mate Son Heung-min.

Vertonghen (right), who usually plays as a centreback, was deployed as a left wingback in the absence of the injured Danny Rose and the versatile Belgian international helped himself to a goal and assist in the first leg at Wembley.

“Jan Vertonghen is technically unbelievable and can play in any position,” Son said in a postmatch interview to BT Sport.

“I am so very happy for him, he deserved the praise. One goal and

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an assist.”

Vertonghen doubled Tottenham’s lead in the 83rd minute when he got on the end of Serge Aurier’s cross, but it was his assist for the first goal that was one of the main talking points of the match.

The 31-year-old spotted Son making a run to the far post before floating in a cross for the South Korean forward to volley home, a goal that “rattled” the visitors according to Dortmund’s captain Mario Gotze.

“The timing of the first goal was very important,” Son added. “The cross was unreal, I didn’t have to do anything, I just touched the ball.”

Spurs now have one foot in the quarterfinals. – Reuters