Eddie Howe says Lewis Cook's return has given a big boost to his Bournemouth squad.

The midfielder has been out since last year with a knee injury.

The Cherries boss told the Daily Echo: "The lads are very good in that respect. They all love Lewis as a lad.

"I think they're very keen to see him back playing and enjoying himself again, so he's got a lot of support here at the football club from the players, staff and I know the fans as well how highly they rate him.

"It was a big lift to see him back training with us."