Howe: British is best for us

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Eddie Howe says Bournemouth’s conscious decision to keep a British core is right for them ahead of their Super Sunday clash with Arsenal.

Bournemouth have drawn comparisons with Arsene Wenger’s style of play in recent weeks, with Howe admitting the Frenchman has had a huge influence on his own coaching philosophy. 

However, despite revealing his coaching methods have been further inspired by trips to clubs in Spain and Italy, Howe has explained why his side are best off retaining their core group of British players within their squad, with the Cherries having fielded eight English-born players in their starting XI in the 1-0 win over Stoke last weekend.  

Wenger allowed England international Jack Wilshere to join Bournemouth on loan for the season, although the midfielder will be unavailable for this weekend’s fixture, and Howe believes the Cherries’ current stature makes them ideal for nurturing British talent. 

“It’s important in a sense that this is a conscious decision we took as a football club to not disrupt …

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