Son Heung-min 'really enjoyed' military training and is now 'motivated' to help Tottenham when Premier League returns

South Korean forward completed his mandatory training last month during the coronavirus shutdown

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min salutes at a Marine Corps boot camp in Seogwipo on Jeju Island, South Korea. All photos by South Korea Marine Corps' Facebook via AP

Son Heung-min holds his name tag during a basic military training completion ceremony at a Marine Corps boot camp in Seogwipo on Jeju Island.

Son Heung-min salutes during a basic military training completion ceremony at a Marine Corps boot camp in Seogwipo on Jeju Island.

Son Heung-min marches alone during a drill at a Marine Corps boot camp in Seogwipo on Jeju Island.

Son Heung-min takes part in shooting drill at a Marine Corps boot camp in Seogwipo on Jeju Island.

Son Heung-min poses with a prize during a basic military training completion ceremony at a Marine Corps boot camp in Seogwipo on Jeju Island.

Son Heung-min poses at a Marine Corps boot camp in Seogwipo on Jeju Island, South Korea.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has said he enjoyed the "tough" challenge of his three-week spell doing military service in South Korea.

Son, 27, completed his mandatory training last month while Tottenham waited for the Premier League season to resume after the coronavirus shutdown.

The enforced break has also allowed Son to complete his recovery from the arm fracture he suffered in Tottenham's win against Aston Villa in February.

Son was excused the full military service of nearly two years after helping South Korea to victory in the 2018 Asian Games, but was still required to serve a shorter period.

"It was a good experience," he told Spurs TV. "I couldn't say everything that I've done but I really enjoyed it. Those guys were nice. The three weeks were tough but I tried to enjoy it.

"The first day, we don't know each other so it's a bit weird but soon we got to know each other. We spent every day together in one room, 10 people. We were very close, working together, we helped each other so the time was fantastic."

Son was out injured for the final weeks before the Premier League was suspended and cannot wait to get going when the season restarts on June 17.

"I'm physically fine, I'm working really, really hard to be at my maximum level and it's nearly there," he said.

"Everyone is back, everyone is in good shape. Everyone wants to play again and everyone is motivated."