Son’s quick-fire brace spares Tottenham’s blushes

Tottenham 2 Qarabag 1 Europa League Group J

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015 - 01:00

Mark Bryans

Son Heung-min scored a quick-fire brace on his home debut as Tottenham came from behind to beat Qarabag in their Europa League opener last night.

The big-money summer signing was deployed as the lone striker with goalless Harry Kane rested for the visit of the Azerbaijan champions — the first time in almost seven months the England international has not started a game for Spurs.

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<p>ONE TO REMEMBER: Republic of Ireland's Troy Parrott celebrates with the fans. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire.</p>

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