Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi is determined to follow in the footsteps of his uncle, Wanderers legend Jay Jay Okocha.

The Nigerian international came through the ranks at Arsenal before moving to Goodison Park in the summer of 2019.

He has made 11 appearances for the Toffees this season and was on target in the recent 2-1 defeat against Manchester United.

Iwobi wants to inspire the younger generation with his skills, just like Okocha did during his playing days.

The former Bolton man is widely recognised as one of the best African players in Premier League history.

Okocha made more than 100 appearances for the Whites between 2002 and 2006, dazzling supporters with his tricky feet.

He was part of a strong Wanderers side assembled by Sam Allardyce along with the likes of Ivan Campo and Youri Djorkaeff.

Iwobi told The Independent: “He was an entertaining player to watch and the skills he used to do were outrageous skills, that you only really see freestylers do.

“Hopefully, the younger viewers will learn a bit more about him and understand why I chuck in some skills too.

“That’s what kids want to see, you know – people having fun. He was a fun guy to watch.

“Sometimes I feel like I’m just that same kid that wants to express myself and play football but when I do realise that, ‘Wow, I have an influence on kids’. It’s mad. I just want to put positive things out there for them.

“It’s nice that kids look up to me and try to imitate me and play like me because I was once that kid who used to look up to my uncle. I find it weird but I do enjoy it.”

Everton are currently 14th in the Premier League table following a 2-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend after goals from Harry Kane and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

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