The World Cup is fast approaching and all the teams taking part are preparing for the greatest show on earth by playing a number of friendlies. While most eyes will be on the likes of England, Brazil, Germany, Spain and other favourites, the other teams will also be looking to spring a surprise.

We all remember how South Korea did in 2002 as they defeated Italy in the knockout rounds and made it to the semi-finals and this time, the team will be led by our very own Son Heung-min.

The Spurs man took part in a recent match against Honduras and was on target to provide a bit of a boost ahead of Russia 2018 and after a season where he scored 12 times in the Premier League for us, he will expect to bag a few more goals in the upcoming tournament.

👊 Captain
⚽ Goalscorer

Well done to Sonny who scored in South Korea’s 2-0 friendly win over Honduras! 🙌#COYS pic.twitter.com/mQEkdyX7yk

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 28, 2018

Twitter was filled with fans sharing their praise and support for Son and some fans even demanded that Spurs give the South Korean a contract extension.

I love you Sonny

— Zach (@20Role) May 28, 2018

Yeaaaaaa sonny boy ! Swagger

— Lane H Wilson (@LwLwilson43) May 28, 2018

hero

— ㅤㅤㅤً (@DeIe20) May 28, 2018

Lifetime contract please and thank you.

— Ant (@AnthonyCOYS_v2) May 28, 2018

Love our son x⚽🏆🤗

— nina milton NINJA (@ninjamilton) May 28, 2018

yes- Russia repeat!

— Peter Robert Huffam (@PeterRHuffam) May 28, 2018

Renew his contract already!#COYS

— Lee James (@LeeJames1882) May 28, 2018

Rocking that captain’s armband, I see. Wonder how far can Korea go, they have a good squad in their hands.

— Mark Perez (@bookMark280712) May 28, 2018

GOATTTTTTTTT

— Nasir (@thfcnasir) May 28, 2018

🇰🇷👏👏👏👏👏👏

— 손유정 (@mk9qBOpRJfRpsMM) May 28, 2018