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Mauricio Pochettino heaped on his Heung-min after the South Korean shot down West Ham on his 150th Spurs appearance.
His bagged twice at the London Stadium to book his side at Carabao Cup quarter-final spot against Arsenal rivals.
Fernando Llorente also found the net in a 3-1 win for the North London side, but it was his Pochettino reserved special praise, having failed to score in the opening months of the season.
"It is so important for an offensive player to find the net," said Pochettino. "He was working hard to try and change that situation. [to] trust in yourself and always it is welcome when the offensive players start to score.
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"You feel sorry when the player works so hard and Sonny in the last few weeks or months, he was ready, in a situation and you feel so happy and proud.
"[He] never gave up and always played in every session, always with the best face and being professional.
"And when the player gets the reward you feel so-that's why when I share the happiness."
The game in Stratford was Spurs' second match in 48 hours, after the 1-0 loss to Manchester City in the Premier League on Monday night.
Pochettino made 10 changes to his lineup, with only Davinson Sanchez retaining his starting spot, and the Argentina was pleased with his side's display.
"Very happy in 48 hours to play two games, competitive, Manchester City on Monday and today London derby against West Ham – I feel very proud.
"The performance was very good, I am so happy." I am so proud of being able to work hard for their ability to play Sanchez for playing two games in 48 hours.
"The effort was fantastic."
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