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‘Alex getting to this point is not a surprise’ - Okocha delighted with Iwobi’s progress

Emmanuel Okocha is delighted with the career progress of his nephew and Everton winger Alex Iwobi, crediting it to his humility and hard work.

The 24-year-old forward started his career with Arsenal, joining the Gunners while in primary school and went on to break into the first team.

He made his senior appearance under former manager Arsene Wenger in a League Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday in October 2015.

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The utility player made 149 appearances before leaving to join the Goodison Park outfit last summer for a fee of around £34 million, and has established himself as one of the key members of Carlo Ancelotti’s team.