FORMER Dean Court loan star Ryan Bertrand has pinpointed his England under-19 team-mate James Henry as Cherries' main threat.

Bertrand could be tasked with trying to keep tabs on Henry when he lines up against Cherries for Oldham in tomorrow's League One relegation showdown.

The highly-rated 18-year-old made seven impressive appearances after arriving on loan from Chelsea last season and was farmed out to the Latics in August.

Left-back Bertrand has progressed through the England ranks alongside Henry and knows the sought-after Reading winger could pose him a few problems.

Henry, also 18, has hit three goals in as many games for Cherries, including a stunner in their Sky Sports-televised draw at Hartlepool five days ago.

Bertrand told the Daily Echo: "It was a brilliant strike and showed exactly what James is capable of. He usually plays on the right-hand side but he came in from the left to score that one.

"He scored a couple the last time we played together for England and is a definite threat. If you get the ball to him enough and give him the right service, he'll put quality deliveries into the box and also pop up with a few goals.

"If he plays on the right against us, I might be marking him and it would be a good competition for the two of us, one which I'm sure we would both look forward to."

Bertrand has been one of Oldham's few shining lights as John Sheridan's men have so far failed to reproduce the form that saw them reach the play-offs last season.

The Latics arrive at Dean Court just two positions and three points above 21st-placed Cherries and have mustered a paltry four goals in their past eight league games.

Bertrand added: "It should be an interesting game between two sides in the bottom half of the table with the potential to be in the top half. We are both hoping for a change of fortune and looking to go on a run to lift us up the table."

Like Cherries, Oldham have struggled at home but have often been a different proposition on the road. They have claimed nine points on their travels compared with seven at Boundary Park and have won at Walsall and Tranmere.

Asked whether he thought players found it easier to perform away from home, Bertrand said: "That might be the case. If results don't go your way at home then the fans can often expect better which is right because you shouldn't keep losing on home turf so maybe you feel a bit more relaxed when you go away."

Discussing his contribution to helping Cherries avoid the drop last season, Bertrand added: "I was pleased to play my part last season and just disappointed to get injured in my second spell because I would like to have ended it on a more positive note. I tried to give them my best and it was great to see them stay up."