Son Heung-min does not believe he can be labelled a Tottenham legend until he helps the club end their long trophy drought.
The South Korea forward joined Spurs in 2015 from Bayer Leverkusen and has gone on to make over 500 appearances in all competitions.
He took over the captaincy following goalkeeper Hugo Lloris’ departure in August and scored 17 league goals last season as Spurs finished fifth.
Ahead of the club’s second campaign under boss Ange Postecoglou, hopes are high that they could win their first silverware in 16 years – and cement Son’s status as a club legend in the process.
The 32-year-old told BBC Sport: “Being at one team in 10 years is a good effort I think. You have to be consistent with this and you also have to give something back to the club.
“I still don’t think I am a legend of this club. I have said I want to win something with Spurs, then I want to be very happy to be called legend.
“I joined Spurs to win a trophy and I hope we can make a special season.”
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Son has enjoyed the added responsibility of wearing the armband and intends to continue leading by example.
He added: “It has been good. I’ve learned a lot of things in the last year.
“Being a captain in a Premier League team takes a lot of responsibility. I am still learning. It is not easy but it is a good thing to do.
“It is very important. I am not the loudest guy in the team but if I have to be loud I am happy to do it. I just want to be a good example with good behaviours. We have such a young group of players and if the captain does the right thing then the players will do the same things.
“Off the pitch as well, I always try to be at a good level of what I am doing but the players are listening well so I am very grateful.”
Tottenham drew their Premier League opener at Leicester City on Monday night and return to action tomorrow when they host Everton.
