Frank Lampard believes Alex Iwobi is "one of the top midfielders in the Premier League at the moment" - and that the person key to his form is the player himself.
Iwobi has impressed after being moved into the middle to cover an injury crisis at the close of pre-season. He has since retained his spot in the side despite the recovery of teammates and arrival of three central midfielders in the summer transfer window.
His performances in the first eight games of this league campaign have been the latest development in the revival of his Everton career, which began with his battling displays as a wing-back during the club's fight against relegation. But it was the glimpses of quality he offered on the rare occasions he was used as a number eight that most impressed Lampard, who arrived at Everton anticipating Iwobi would be most effective as a wide player.
