Kyle Walker says former Tottenham team-mate Son Heung-min deserves his success because he is "so nice" as the pair prepare to go head to head when Manchester City travel to Wembley.
Son has been a key man for Spurs this season, scoring 18 goals in all competitions and starring in a central position when Harry Kane was out with injury earlier in the campaign.
The South Korea international has now reverted to a wide role and is likely to line up directly against Walker, who left Tottenham last year, in the Premier League on Saturday.
"[Tottenham's] recent form has shown what a good side they are and what a good manager they have," Walker told City's official website.
"Son has been on fire and he deserves everything he gets. He is a very close friend of mine and the boy is so nice.
"He wouldn't say boo to a goose, he is that nice. He deserves everything he gets. His hard work is paying off for him."
Nice one Sonny, nice one Son!
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 4, 2018
Sonny gave a rendition of his new song at yesterday's Junior Fans' Forum! #COYS pic.twitter.com/kvSYEBZFMg
Son found the net 21 times last term, having only hit the target on eight occasions in his first season in England in 2015-16.