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'Before I came to Spurs, I always watched Sonny!' - Brennan Johnson reveals how Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has influenced his career

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<p>Johnson and Son have linked up at Spurs for the last couple of years and are both scoring goals for fun under Ange Postecoglou. It took Johnson a while to settle in north London but is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/gareth-bale-tottenham-hostpur-gareth-bale-harry-kane-premier-league-brighton/bltfc341b9dd9592c14" target="_blank">now in top form </a>for the Lilywhites and has already scored six goals this season. The Welshman has now revealed that he has always admired his captain in a recent interview.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking to <a href="https://x.com/BBCSport/status/1852244184947667175" target="_blank"><em>BBC Sport</em></a>, Johnson said: "I think even before I came to Spurs, I always watched Sonny. Whenever Tottenham played I would always watch him. Even now I find it amazing how both-footed he is and watching it firsthand is amazing. I haven't told him anything too particular but I think he knows with the way I ask him questions and reach out to him sometimes. I think he understands that I definitely respect him highly as a player."</p>

WHAT JOHNSON SAID

<p>Son's role since Harry Kane left in 2023 has changed and the South Korean now acts as a mentor to the younger crop at Spurs. The 32-year-old has been around the game for a long time and is revered as one of the most consistent finishers in world football. Johnson, who is nine years younger than Son, has clearly been taking some pages out of his skipper's book when it comes to finishing in the final third.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>After helping his side to a big Carabao Cup win over Manchester City on Wednesday, Johnson and Spurs' attentions will turn to Aston Villa. They welcome the West Midlands side to north London on Sunday and will likely be boosted by the return of Son, who has been struggling with injuries.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR JOHNSON?

'Before I came to Spurs, I always watched Sonny!' - Brennan Johnson reveals how Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has influenced his career | Goal.com Ghana

Brennan Johnson has opened up on the influence Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has had on his career even prior to his move to Spurs.

&apos;Before I came to Spurs, I always watched Sonny!&apos; - Brennan Johnson reveals how Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has influenced his career