Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is sorry for Frank de Boer over his sacking by Crystal Palace.

Palace this week dismissed Frank de Boer after just four games at the Eagles' helm.

Howe has guided Bournemouth to two fine top-flight years and, when quizzed on De Boer's fate, he answered: "To be honest I haven't given it a minute's thought.

"But I'm very disappointed for Frank, four games isn't time to do anything.

"It's never been a straight line of success, it never is. You need to accept the test and come back with the answers."