Scott Parker has named a strong starting line-up for this afternoon’s friendly with Bristol City as preparations for the forthcoming Premier League season ramp up.
With captain Lloyd Kelly absent, Jefferson Lerma starts with the armband with duo Chris Mepham and James Hill named in defence.
Mark Travers, who signed a new five-year contract in the summer, starts in goal while Adam Smith and Jordan Zemura completing the backline.
New signing Joe Rothwell starts for the Cherries in front of the home faithful for the first time with Philip Billing and Ryan Christie also named in an attacking midfield.
Youngsters Ben Greenwood and Brooklyn Genesini are substitutes, having appeared in both pre-season friendlies so far, with Parker naming a strong bench.
Updates from this afternoon’s game can be found on our live blog, as well as the club’s social media channels.
Cherries XI: Travers, Cook, Mepham, Lerma ©, Solanke, Christie, Rothwell, Smith, Hill, Billing, Zemura.
Subs: Dennis, Lowe, Pearson, Moore, Anthony, Dembele, Genesini, Marcondes, Greenwood, Stanislas, Stacey.
