Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook says they face "exciting times" ahead of the Premier League restart.

The England international has returned to training with Eddie Howe's men following football's coronavirus shutdown and is vying for a starting place when the Dorset club host Crystal Palace a week on Saturday.

He told talkSPORT: “I'd be lying to say that I don't think we are in a stronger position, where we are now.

“We have a lot of players back fit and they are looking really good in training.

“It's exciting times to have because I think us at full strength, we are a really good team and it will help us for our chances."