Preston 0 – 3 Tottenham

Heung-Min Son stepped up in Harry Kane’s absence and produced two fierce strikes to help Tottenham into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win at Championship side Preston.

The striker could only score one goal in 17 previous matches for club and country, but scored a beauty from distance five minutes into the second half and then scored another goal (69) from inside the box to keep Spurs’ hopes of finally ending what is happening. there is now a 15-year trophy drought.

The victory was finally sealed with a goal for debutant Arnaut Danjuma (87), who saw his third to make his first appearance after signing on loan from Villarreal.

Antonio Conte’s side lacked quality against the well-organised hosts in the first half, with Ryan Ledson’s block denying Dejan Kulusevski and Freddie Woodman saving twice from Son at a wet, wet Deepdale.

But a moment of Korean magic shortly after the break changed the tie and the second all but ended.

It also means Conte can keep the ill-fated Kane on the bench and, with his name now in the hat for Monday’s draw, Spurs can turn their attention to next Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City, which will be televised. Sky Sports. The fifth round of the FA Cup will take place the week of February 27.

How Son again found magic to sink Preston

Spurs controlled possession in the opening period, with 73 percent of the ball, but not for the first time this season, it was a frustrating first half for their supporters.

He applied pressure only sporadically and, after Ledson’s late block denied Kulusevski an early opener, Son found Woodman’s mark as he headed towards the target.

Preston’s first shot of the game came in the 21st minute and saw Perisic head home Andrew Hughes’ volley from a fine free-kick, but despite not being threatened defensively, the ball crossed from Spurs wings Matt Doherty and Ryan. Sessegnon at the end of the half somewhat summed up the visitors’ lack of sharpness.

It felt like a change – but instead of introducing Kane, Spurs supporters were given the rejuvenation of Putra, with the goalscorer a reminder of his class.

Strangely, the attack seemed to galvanize Preston instead, with Whiteman firing wide as the home side roared forward, but this left space at the back and, after Woodman had to deal with Perisic’s header, the Croatian chipped the ball home for Son. swivel and shoot in the box for the second one.

There is no longer any way for Preston and Conte has the luxury of making changes, with former Bournemouth man Danjuma arriving for his Spurs debut.

Twice he was frustrated by intercepted passes when it looked like he was going to be played but eventually he swept away Kulusevski’s low cross to make the perfect start to England’s revival and boost Conte’s attacking options.

What’s next?

Preston back to Championship action on Saturday, with City of Bristol visit Deepdale; kick-off at 3pm.

Ryan Lowe’s side then took on rivals Lancashire Burnley at Turf Moor on February 11; kick-off at 3pm.

Tottenham next game in the Premier League, with the winner Manchester City visiting north London on February 5, staying at Sky Sports; kick-off 4.30pm.

Sunday, February 5, 4:00 p.m

Kick off 4:30pm

Spurs then travel to Leicester Friday, February 11; kick-off at 3pm.