Son scored twice in Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Red Star Belgrade in Wednesday’s Champions League match and thanked the fans for the support he had received since the incident at Goodison Park.

“It has been a really tough few days,” Son told BT Sport.

“I have realised how lucky I am with all the support I have had from the fans and my team mates.

“I can say I’m really sorry for the accident and the situation but I had to focus for the team and I had to keep going and it was the right response to all the people who have supported me.”

The South Korean was visibly upset after he tackled Gomes, who suffered a fracture dislocation to his right ankle.

Son was sent off for the tackle but the red card was later overturned by the Football Association following an appeal by Tottenham.