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Bournemouth boss Howe praises debutant Travers: There's Ramsdale too

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe was delighted with the debut of Mark Travers' debut for victory over Tottenham.

The goalkeeper kept a clean sheet for the 1-0 win.

Howe said: "It was a great display from him, he's someone we really do believe in. He's got great temperament and attitude to the game. He played like it was a training session and that's a huge compliment.

"He showed real confidence with his feet. He kicked the ball well, made some saves and impressed with his all-round game management.

"It's a nice problem to have and a decision I'll have to make in the summer, in terms of what to do with all the goalkeepers we have. Mark hasn't been out on loan this season."

He added: "Aaron Ramsdale, who we rate highly as well, has been out on loan and done really well. It's great to have two young, promising goalkeepers in our ranks, and of course we've got the two experienced goalkeepers at a top level as well.

"It's slightly unusual that Mark hasn't been out on loan to experience League One or League Two. That was the risk we took, but going on his training and the way he has conducted himself all season, as well as the club that we are - trying to give young players opportunities to develop - we decided to do what we did."

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