BOSS Scott Parker admits it was a "bit of a risk" to bring Kieffer Moore on at Swansea on Tuesday night, describing the Wales international as "really hungry" to reach the Premier League.

Moore, 29, is looking to complete a fairytale rise all the way up from non-league with Truro City to the Premier League with Cherries.

The striker has never played in England's top flight, but his two goals as a substitute at the Swansea.com Stadium put him a step closer to achieving that dream.

Trailing 3-0, Moore was brought off the bench and scored twice as Cherries drew 3-3.

That means Parker's men know seven points from their final three fixtures would guarantee promotion.

Moore had only played a matter of minutes for the south coast club prior to his introduction on Tuesday, having been ruled out for 11 weeks with a broken foot, sustained on his debut against Birmingham City in February, following his £3.5million arrival from Cardiff City in January.

Asked if it was a gamble to play Moore in midweek, Parker admitted: "Yeah, it probably was. I think that’s fair to say.

"He didn’t train, he’s not trained a lot. He’s been out for an awful amount of time, but such is needs, or such is where we currently are in the season, with four or five games left, now three, sometimes you have to take a bit of a risk.

"There’s no risk in terms of his health, but in terms of his physical stuff, he’s not had a lot of training.

"But he seems to have ticked that box quite well to be fair, moving forward with Kieffer!"

Parker added: "We brought him here to have that impact and we were anticipating that would be the case, and 10 weeks later he’s barely kicked a ball.

"We know his quality, that’s why we brought him to the football club. A relief that he scored the goals, but a relief that he’s got through the game.

"And hopefully we’re the other side of the injury now and we can see him now for the remaining part of the season."

Despite having played just two matches so far this calendar year, 2022 could become the pinnacle of Moore's career.

As well as battling for promotion, the former Dorchester Town striker is hoping to feature at the World Cup with Wales in Qatar this winter, if he can help his nation overcome either Scotland or Ukraine in a play-off in June.

"He is really hungry," said Parker.

"I think that’s the biggest thing for me I see.

"I don’t know how old Kieffer is, maybe 29 or 30. He’s a man. He seems like he’s experienced things. I get that sense around him.

"Very calm, very cool, but very focused in that really.

"He’s just come to a football club and he’s got an opportunity to go and play in the Premier League, which he’s never experienced or never done before.

"Onto that, in December it’s possible he’s got a World Cup with Wales.

"So there’s a lot of things in Kieffer’s favour. If you’re driven, like it seems Kieffer is, and that’s your goal and that’s your sights, then nothing gets in your way. I sense that with him."