Many said they felt a deep sense of pride when they saw Korea's flag draped around the 32-year-old, shortly after Tottenham won the Europa League championship in Spain on Wednesday, with one online user saying they "almost burst into tears" and another calling him a "national treasure".

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has backed Ange Postecoglou to remain in charge after Wednesday’s emotional Europa League triumph. Postecoglou has been under huge pressure all season and even admitted last month the “general sentiment” was he would leave the club even if he claimed European glory.

Captain Son Heung-Min accepted the tag of Spurs legend after lifting the club's first trophy in 17 years following a victory in Wednesday's Europa League final.