Tottenham Hotspur were absolutely outstanding against Everton in their second game of the season.
Spurs were desperate to pick up all three points after being held to a 1-1 draw on the opening day of the new Premier League campaign.
Ange Postecoglou made a few changes, and Tottenham produced a fantastic performance. They scored four past the Toffees in what was a truly dominant display.
Deeney was really impressed with many Spurs players, but one of them stood out for him. He has raved about him on BBC Sport.
Troy Deeney delivers verdict on Heung-min Son’s performance in Tottenham vs Everton
Heung-min Son is Tottenham’s best player.
The South Korean has been immense for Spurs for many years now, but ever since Harry Kane left the club, he has taken his game to another level.
Son was Tottenham’s top scorer in the 2023/24 season, and there’s every chance he will be on top again this time around.
Against Everton on Saturday, Son was on fire. He scored a brilliant brace to help his side pick up a 2-0 win against Sean Dyche’s men.
Deeney, who knows a thing or two about scoring goals, has included Son in his Team of the Week.
The former Watford star even claimed that the Korean was the best player on the pitch by a mile – ahead of all of his teammates.
He said: “Best player on the pitch by a mile. He started through the middle and moved out to the left, got a couple of goals.
“He was a constant threat and looks to be enjoying the challenge of being that main man and replacing all the goals from Harry Kane.”
Son’s best position
Son is 32 already, but he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
The £22 million (Guardian) Korean has mostly played as a left winger over the years, but he has been given more opportunities up top since Kane’s departure.
Son has done brilliantly as a centre-forward, but we still think the former Bayer Leverkusen man’s best position is as a left-winger.
Playing out wide allows Son to cut inside into a more central position and have a positive impact, which, in our opinion, is his biggest strength.
We think Postecoglou agrees that Son’s best position is on the left, which is why he has brought in Dominic Solanke.
The Englishman, once he returns from his injury, will lead Spurs’ line again, and Son will move back to the left flank, which is his best position.