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Bournemouth striker Afobe following in footsteps of Leicester ace Vardy, Watford star Ighalo

Bournemouth's January acquisition Benik Afobe aims to follow in the footsteps of Leicester City's Jamie Vardy and Watford's Odion Ighalo.

The 22-year-old has made a bright start to his life in Premier League with the Cherries after completing his £13million move from Championship club Wolves.

The former Arsenal academy graduate has scored two goals in three league games for the south coast club and is hoping to kick on and follow second division stars before him.

He said: "I look at the likes of Ighalo and Vardy.

"They've scored goals in the Championship, have stepped up and are good role models for me.

"I'm young, I'm English and I believe I have all the tools to be a top player."

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