Bournemouth defender Steve Cook insists they can attract the best players in Europe.

After helping Cherries seal a top-half finish courtesy of a 1-1 draw at Leicester City on Sunday, the 26-year-old feels his team have the tools with which to recruit the globe's top talent.

Cook told the Daily Echo: "Finishing ninth is a huge achievement for the lads and everyone associated with the club. It shouldn't be underestimated. We have gone a little bit under the radar but it's an unbelievable achievement.

"Last year, we got a lot of plaudits for staying up but this year puts us up by a mile, finishing in the top half of the toughest league in the world is incredible for a club of our size.

"How quickly we've managed to do that is really special. Now we will be questioned and expected to do similar in years to come and I'm sure we will be able to manage that.

"The club is in a great position to attract the best players in the world. Bournemouth, as a place, can attract whoever because it is a lovely place to live. The club is growing and one thing which will work in our favour is that, hopefully, in years to come we will see a bigger stadium.

"I'm sure the project of this club and its stature will attract better players.

"We have a great team and a great bunch of lads. I'm sure the manager will have his targets to fit in with our group."