'I gave him a little hug and told him it wasn't his fault' - Kane comforts Son

Harry Kane has urged Heung-min Son to put the trauma of Andre Gomes's injury behind him and help Tottenham to victory at Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday night.

Son was inconsolable after his tackle led to the Everton midfielder suffering a fracture-dislocation to his right ankle, ruling him out for the rest of the season.

The South Korean, who was sent off for the challenge but later had his red card rescinded on appeal, has been offered counselling by Spurs but has travelled to Serbia for Wednesday's crucial Champions League group-stage clash.

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino described Son as “devastated” but said he is ready to play at the formidable Rajko Mitic Stadium — and Kane says his strike partner must put Sunday out of his mind.

“I gave him a little hug and told him it wasn't his fault when I went into training on Monday,” said Kane, who has recovered from the virus which ruled him out of the 1-1 draw at Everton.

“I know what type of guy he is and I know that it would have hurt him a lot. With the players, the manager and everyone consoling him, he's started to feel a bit better. Of course, it's a very unfortunate situation but he knows that he has to put it to the back of his mind and try and concentrate on the game. 

“No one likes to see a big injury like that happen. It's now about putting it to the back of our minds, sending our thoughts and prayers to Andre and getting on with our job, which is a big game.”