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10 things you didn't know about Benik Afobe

Wolves' newest signing Benik Afobe arrived at Molineux this week promising goals aplenty, here are 10 facts that you may not know about the ex-Arsenal starlet.

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Wolves correspondent Tim Nash talks about Benik Afobe's arrival.

The 21-year-old has signed a three-and-a-half year deal with Kenny Jackett's side.

Afobe has scored 19 goals on loan at Milton Keynes Dons in League One this season and could be key if Wolves are to gain promotion to the Premier League.

1. He captained England's U12's at the Junior World Cup in France in 2005. He has made over 30 appearances at England Youth Level scoring more than 22 goals in the process.

2. His middle name is Tunani.

3. He was reportedly targeted by Barcelona before signing his first professional contract with Arsenal.

4. His all-time hero is Thierry Henry.

5. While on loan at Bolton, he scored the first goal in a 2-2 draw with Wolves in October 2012.

6. He picked up four consecutive Man of the Match awards while on loan at Huddersfield in 2010/11.

7. He has scored 19 goals in just 30 appearances for MK Dons this season.

8. His birth sign is Aquarius.

9. His best friend is Arsenal and England's Jack Wilshire

10. He shares a birthday with Abraham Lincoln.

Five star - Watch a compilation of Benik Afobe starring for Milton Keynes Dons in the Capital One Cup, including two goals against Manchester United.

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