Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is happy with the competition he has at right-back.

Max Aarons is regarded ahead of club stalwart Adam Smith.

Iraola told the Daily Echo: “Adam has been pushing a lot. He played against Liverpool and Everton.

“He has a really healthy competition with Max, because I think especially Max is learning a lot from Adam, the one with more experience.

“I am really happy with what he is giving us on and off the pitch."

“He is pushing," continued Iraola on Smith.

“Every training he is trying to help. Whenever he has started, he's pushed.

“Whenever he doesn't, he has pushed the same.

“Whenever we need him to end a couple of games where he has been replacing Max, he has done it really well.

“I think it is a good competition, because I also feel that between them, they have a good relationship, Adam and Max."