Ramsdale pushing for first-team berth at Bournemouth

Bournemouth keeper Aaron Ramsdale is settling into life on the south coast as he bids to force his way into Eddie Howe’s thoughts for a first-team place.

The 18-year-old moved from Sheffield United in the January transfer window and is growing accustomed to training with a Premier League outfit every day.

Ramsdale has travelled to top flight away games with the squad to get a feel for the step up in leagues.

And the young keeper, who has represented England at under-19 level, believes he is progressing well at his new club, where he is contracted until 2021.

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“It’s a lot more intense,” said Ramsdale.

“The players here are world class and it’s a different level, I’m coping well and not sticking out like I’m doing anything wrong.

“I need to keep grafting on the training ground and see where that gets me by the end of the season.

“You can’t allow yourself to be fazed, if you do that and can’t speak to the senior professionals then you won’t have a career because they need me as much as I need them.

“It was strange at first but as soon as you get on the pitch you’ve just got to get on with it.”