Alex Iwobi reveals Jack Wilshere and Francis Coquelin have had the most influence on his career
Arsenal ace celebrates 50 senior games by thanking his team-mates for getting him started on the Premier League ladder
ALEX IWOBI says Jack Wilshere and Francis Coquelin have been the biggest influences on his career.
The Nigeria international recently passed 50 games for Arsenal, having only made his senior debut against Sheffield Wednesday in the Capital One Cup in October 2015.
Iwobi, 20, has become an almost automatic first choice - and two mates have especially helped him make a success of the early stage of his Premier League career.
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He explained: “[The biggest influence on me] would probably be Jack Wilshere, but he has not been around recently. 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 No 10 and he’s a No 10.
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“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’s definitely one who keeps me in check."
Iwobi told the : “I never thought I would be here at the age of 20, it’s 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.
“The manager, Steve Bould, everyone - even the players - have all given me advice on what to do, helping me on and off the pitch. Everyone has helped get to where I am today."