Tottenham Hotspur sealed a 3-2 win at Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday, boosting their hopes of automatic qualification for the last 16 and leaving the Germans fretting over elimination. Son Heung Min's brace means the inconsistent north London side are up to fourth - pending later matches - and look well-placed ahead of a final round of league games next Thursday when they host Sweden's Elfsborg.

SINSHEIM, Germany (Reuters) -Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min scored in each half to earn his side a 3-2 victory at Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday. The win strengthened Tottenham's chances of finishing in the top eight of the league,

Son Heung-min helped Tottenham gain some respite from their Premier League woes on Thursday with a double in a 3-2 Europa League win at Hoffenheim to put them on course for the knockout rounds. A win against Swedish outfit Elfsborg in their closing league phase game at home next week will give them an automatic ticket to the next round as one of the top eight finishers.