Arsenal youngster, Alex Iwobi, has revealed that Jack Wilshere is the biggest influence on his career.
The Super Eagles star made his debut for the Gunners in October 2015 and recently clocked 50 appearances for the club.
Iwobi has now looked back on his whirlwind journey and points to Wilshere, who is now on loan at Bournemouth, for the important role he played in his development.
“The biggest influence on me would probably be Jack Wilshere, but he has not been around recently,” the 20-year-old told the Arsenal website.
“He talks to me off the pitch because he has been through the same system as me. I just watch what he does, especially as I grew up as a number 10 and he’s a number 10.
“Now I would say it is Francis Coquelin, he is always talking to me. After the Watford game he told me what I did well, and what I need to improve on. He is definitely one who keeps me in check.
“I never thought I would be here at the age of 20, it is an amazing feeling to have made more than 50 appearances for Arsenal.
“It is just the start of my career basically, so I just need to get more goals, more assists and make more appearances and do my best for the team.”
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