Arsenal academy manager Andries Jonker has been left proud by the progress young Alex Iwobi has made this season.

Iwobi is one of the most promising young players in the ranks at Arsenal and the 19-year-old has already managed to make a positive impact in the first team for the Gunners with impressive performances in the FA Cup and the Champions League.

Jonker has understandably been left very pleased with the progress Iwobi has been making and has full faith that the attacker can become a regular for the first team in the foreseeable future.

Jonker told the club's official website: "Every now and then we have had players who have attracted attention but I think the one who has succeeded most is Alex Iwobi, who is with the first team now.

"Alex is incredibly motivated, dedicated, willing to work and open to listening. He is always trying to improve himself.

"That makes him a perfect player because, with the talent he has already, he can continue to develop. That's what's happening at the moment. He played at home against Bayern Munich, made two very nice goals and was great for the team.

"Since then we haven't seen him because he's with the first team and that's what it's all about."