Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke is happy to be back in action.

The Cherries' talismanic striker had missed the previous three Premier League fixtures prior to the 1-1 draw with Newcastle at the weekend after picking up a knee issue in training.

Speaking about his return from injury, Solanke told the Daily Echo: “Yeah, it was a bit of a freak accident in training, which was annoying.

“Bit of a scare, but luckily didn't end up being too bad.

“It was just nice to get back (out there)."

It could have been a goalscoring return for the former Liverpool man, with his flicked backheel cleared off the line by Kieran Trippier late on.

“Yeah, I've scored a few like that," began the 25-year-old.

“The way it fell to me, in those moments, that's probably the most comfortable way to try and put in the back of the net. But I was unlucky today.

“Didn't expect him to be on the line, but it was good defending."