The Tottenham star is now just nine goals away from surpassing the legendary Cha Bum-Kun's record haul of 58 that has stood for almost four decades now. He is also just six games away from matching South Korea's appearance record -- jointly held by Cha and current national team coach Hong Myung-Bo.

Son Heung-min was included in the South Korea squad named Monday for World Cup qualifiers this month, with coach Hong Myung-bo vowing to "protect his health".Son did not feature for South Korea in World Cup qualifiers last month but was named in Hong's squad for upcoming games against Kuwait and Palestine.

Son Heung-min thanked Tottenham for nursing him back to health and said he felt "100 percent" fit after scoring his 50th international goal for South Korea.

Ange Postecoglou is hopeful that Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea can work collaboratively to ensure Son Heung-Min's long-term fitness

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