Bournemouth defender Simon Francis says people would be wrong to think their training trip to Dubai during the international break is a "holiday".

"We want to recover, rest up and go again in training over the next couple of weeks and continue to work hard," Francis told BBC Radio Solent.

The Cherries made a similar trip to Dubai last season during the international period and their run to the Championship title.

"People might look at it as a breather, relaxing and not doing anything," Francis added. "But, we benefited from it hugely last season at the same stage. It got us promoted basically.

"It's a bit of team bonding and everyone getting together for a week. Training in the warm weather means you get more out of it and you come back fitter."