Bournemouth defender Steve Cook admits he had big fears for his health during his latest injury setback.

Cook was rushed to hospital after discovering an abscess on his groin which was so painful it left him trapped on the stairs at his home.

He told The Sun: “It was a really scary time.

“It was the worst I have ever felt, I cannot really describe the pain I was in and I would not wish it on anyone.

“I felt paralysed through pain at one point and I have a lot of scar tissue in my pubic area, which is still quite swollen.

“It was one of the worst days of my life. I couldn't get out of bed.

“I was genuinely crying in pain while stuck halfway down my stairs as I had no idea what was going on.

“I was dripping with sweat and my mind wasn't there. I was being sick through the pain — it was horrific.

“The infection was so bad it could have cut short my career had it not been for a routine injection."