Back to the Newcastle United Newsfeed

Newcastle's preferred deadline for Benjamin Sesko decision, Champions League winner added to Eddie Howe's striker shortlist and a surprise name makes case to replace Son Heung-min at Tottenham: 5 THINGS WE LEARNED

Son Heung-min signed off from his Tottenham career on an emotional night in his native South Korea.

The 33-year-old played 65 minutes of the 1-1 draw with Newcastle at a sold-out World Cup Stadium in the capital Seoul.

Brennan Johnson opened the scoring for Thomas Frank's side before Harvey Barnes levelled the scores with a fine finish of his own.

Our chief football football reporter Craig Hope was in attendance, and here are his FIVE takeaways…

Son Heung-min bid an emotional farewell to Tottenham in a pre-season friendly with Newcastle
The 33-year-old was in floods of tears as he received a hero's ovation after being subbed off
The 33-year-old was in floods of tears as he received a hero's ovation after being subbed off

Son steps aside

This felt like Son's testimonial, and the Tottenham legend certainly did not overexert himself in what will be his last Tottenham appearance.