AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes captaining England Under 20’s to World Cup glory will aid Lewis Cook’s fight for a regular Premier League place.
The now 20 year old, joined the Cherries last summer from Leeds United.
He became one of only a few new signings to immediately break into an Eddie Howe XI, starting the opening game of the Premier League campaign against Manchester United.
However injury severely hampered his season and Cook had to wait eight months before he made another Premier League appearance.
Overall he made six Premier League appearances, including four starts.
Howe told the Daily Echo…
‘…Lewis`s form for us at the end of last season was very strong and I think this will carry on the momentum, hopefully, into next season for him…’
‘…As everyone knows, the Premier League is the most competitive league in the world and every point is worth so much to every club.
“Every manager will play what he feels is his strongest team and I think it is up to the players to force their way into those teams.
“Lewis certainly did his chances no harm at the end of last season and will be one of several players who will give really good competition for places in our central midfield.”
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