LEWIS Cook has continued to impress Cherries boss Andoni Iraola this season.

The 27-year-old made his 200th league appearance for AFC Bournemouth against Liverpool, with 141 of those coming in the Premier League.

Asked ahead of the game on Merseyside the importance of Cook, who has captained Cherries this season, Iraola said: “I think he continues improving.

“I think he has been very, very solid, past season, he was very, very good for me.

“I think this season he had his first goal, he had against Chelsea a couple of very good shots from outside the box.

“I think he's arriving a little bit more and he's a very reliable player.

“Even the games where you feel he's not playing well or he's not sharp on the ball, his work rate gives you a lot and are these kinds of players that give you some assurance when you are preparing for a game.

“I'm very happy and I hope he can continue and become even a better player.”