CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe admits he is aiming to manage a team full of internationals at Dean Court – even though it would make his life more difficult.

Howe took the majority of his squad to Dubai for a training camp during the recent international break, with Ryan Fraser and Joshua King the only frontline stars to miss out on the trip to the Emirate.

The manager concedes he would be loath to have the time he spends with his charges on the training ground further reduced – but he accepts that is a price he might have to pay if Cherries continue to evolve at their current pace.

Howe told the Daily Echo: "Any international break is a difficult time. You lose players and you are sometimes working with only three or four who are in the starting 11.

"In the last break, we had slightly more staying with us. We still had people away but we were able to get in some good work.

"If you are waving more players away, though, that means they are doing very well for you and getting noticed by their countries.

"But then there are pitfalls with that, which certain clubs have suffered with in terms of injures players have picked up while they have been away."

While other Premier League bosses have confessed to experiencing difficulties in keeping their players motivated during lengthy breaks from action, Howe says he suffers no such problems.

"I love to work with my players," he continued. "Any extended period when you don’t have a game is a good opportunity to get that work into them or, if you see someone who is a little bit fatigued, to give them a breather.

"I do not think I have any trouble in keeping them interested, although they might tell you otherwise!

"You are always trying to keep the players stimulated and looking forward to coming in.

"I think the trips to Madrid and Dubai helped.

"From a player’s perspective, you look forward to a change of scenery, weather and venue. That can inspire you and help you feel refreshed when you come back."