Bournemouth midfielder Junior Stanislas says he's a better player for working with manager Eddie Howe.

Howe took Stanislas to Turf Moor from West Ham in 2011 and subsequently went back to Burnley to bring the winger to Dean Court three years ago.

Asked if Howe's methods had changed since he was in charge at Burnley, Stanislas told the Daily Echo: "It is the same philosophy, in terms of wanting to pass the ball, but maybe a little bit more intense.

"He wants the best for his players and for the team as well, which is maybe why there is that extra intensity.

"I think he has stuck to his beliefs. He works hard on improving players and I think he is getting payback for that now.

"He has a massive influence on the players. When you have worked with a coach every day, for as long as I have – and it is the same for the other boys who have come up through the divisions – you have that stability.

"You know exactly what he wants from you and it is down to you to deliver it.

"As players, we are improving under him. We have not made that many changes coming up through the leagues, so everyone has had to improve to cope with the demands of the Premier League."