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Bournemouth boss Iraola: Billing wonder goal was planned

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola admits Philip Billing's wonder goal against Burnley was planned.

Billing struck from 40 yards after catching Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford off his line.

Iraola said, “The analysts were the first ones to talk about this.

“We talked during the week. We have given the info to the players.

“A lot of times it doesn't happen (like that). But this time it is true we talked to the players, because Trafford is involved a lot in the build-up, touches a lot of balls outside the box.

“He is in very advanced positions. But at the end, you have to be there.

“The strike has to be good.

“Even if he was tired, because I was going to take him out, and we were going to do different changes.

“He made the right decision and scored a very valuable goal for us."

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