Quotes from Alex Iwobi

I don't know the stats but with Mesut in the team, you are always going to get at least three chances a game from him. He always provides an excellent pass or something, a good move or play that leads to a goal, or almost leads to a goal.

I'm very proud to represent Nigeria but I would like to say thank you to England for the chance they gave me, it was a difficult decision.

That's what the big players get recognised for, scoring goals or creating goals.

I get the privilege to play with Mesut every day. He is a world-class player. He gives me advice in a different way. He jokes around but he always tells me I can do more. He also gives me the confidence to express myself.

LG is a very big company and I'm very honoured and proud to be their brand ambassador to represent them on and off the pitch.

I'm always hungry and eager to represent my country and make them proud.

I have always dreamt of winning the Africa Cup of Nations and the fact that I am representing my country and I am always proud to wear the green white green.

Whenever I am called upon to play, I always try to give my best and make sure that I can impose myself on the game.

When people compare me to him... it's like 'wow' maybe they see me on his level but I don't believe I am there yet. It is what it is, he's a skilful player, I'm quite skilful myself so they are always going to compare me to him especially that he's my uncle.

I had many dreams of winning things for Arsenal at a young age.

Arsenal have always been one of the best clubs in the world, so to even be a part of the club from a young age I've always had to give my best.

With the money thing it is mad. As a young kid earning so much, having a house and driving a nice car it is nice but it is something I keep level-headed about.

I always had that youngster tag at Arsenal, so hopefully with this move I am able to make a name for myself in the Premier League and create history with Everton.

When I was younger I just played football for the fun of it, scoring the maddest goals and trying to come up with new tricks but when you've got to take yourself into a proper match, you've got be serious.

My target is to get as many call-ups as I can, get as many games as I can and win many trophies with Nigeria.

Arsenal has been always been a big club in my eyes and I've seen them win loads of trophies. To be a part of it is just amazing, I just want to make history with the club.

I know the fans want to win trophies, we all do.

Growing up I've been playing as an attacking midfielder, more central in the midfield. I wouldn't say if I'm most comfortable there but that's where I grew up playing.

I see my uncle as an idol, someone I have always looked up to as a footballer.

I will take ownership of the nutmeg. My uncle Okocha has got the skills but the nutmeg, the prince title they call me for that, I will say it is my ownership. It happens instinctively, sometimes the easiest way of getting past my opponent.

My dad, my uncle and my whole family loves football.

Arsenal's standards are very high so I've always tried to reach that.

I would say each day I'm still growing and still learning, but negatives, obviously they're always going to criticise me for my goals and assists, which I need to add to my game if I want to be compared with the people I'm playing with.

I feel very honoured and proud to be playing for Nigeria.