Hope Akpan has showered praise on fellow England based midfielder John Obi Mikel for making him feel at home on his debut for the Super Eagles.<br /><br />The Reading man started and completed the game against Sudan in midfield alongside the experienced Chelsea star.<br /><br />And Akpan has admitted that he did not quake in his boots during the match because he was well looked after by his senior colleague.<br /><br /><span class=\"st\"></span><span class=\"st\">&ldquo;</span>This guy made it easy for me. Learnt a lot in a short space of time. True professional. #AFCON2015 @NGSuperEagles,&rdquo; Hope Akpan said via his official<i> Twitter</i> account.<br /><br />Born in Liverpool, England 23 years ago, Hope Akpan defended the colours of Everton, Hull City and Crawley Town before his shift to Reading in 2013.<br /><br />Photo Credit : Twitter<br /><br /><br />