Eddie Howe suggests AFC Bournemouth will look to make some necessary changes as they prepare for life in the Premier League.

The Cherries effectively secured promotion from the Championship with Monday night's 3-0 win over Bolton which has them three points and 19 goals clear of third-placed Middlesbrough with one match remaining.

As Bournemouth's dream of playing in England's top flight becomes a reality, Howe was taking a realistic approach in regards to his playing group for the 2015/16 season.

"That's just a natural progression," said the 37-year old.

"We would have done that in the Championship next year - keeping things fresh. We'll try and do what we do and improve things."

He added: "Some of the players are ready. No doubt. Sometimes players surprise you, step up to the plate, others will struggle. We'll see how they adapt."

Bournemouth are the highest-scoring team in England's second tier with 95 goals and have the second best defence, having conceded on 45 occasions, but Howe knows the Premier League is a completely different kettle of fish.