Cherries allow Cook to start his World Cup preparations

pressure placed upon him. We just wanted him to be free of that for a little bit longer so we sent him away, he’s abroad, to try and make sure he doesn’t suffer from burn-out maybe next season.”

Bournemouth finished the campaign on a winning note, with substitute Callum Wilson netting in stoppage time to give the visitors a 2-1 victory after Josh King had cancelled out Chris Wood’s opener.

The three points ensured Bournemouth finished in 12th place in the Premier League table, 11 points clear of the relegation zone. DARREN Moore has stressed the importance of relegated West Brom learning from the mistakes they have made this season, but refused to say whether he hopes to become the club’s permanent manager.

Yesterday’s 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace was the first Moore (above) experienced since being appointed on a caretaker basis, and though he takes pride in restoring the ‘feelgood factor’ Moore insists that that needs to be only the start.

Second-half goals from Wilfried Zaha and Patrick van Aanholt meant the Baggies finished the season bottom of the league, and Moore recognises they have much they still need to improve upon.

Moore told reporters: “It’s important the club comes together to start to implement the right plans, procedures, players, people. Whatever thatmaybe.

“It’s about making sure the club moves forward and learns from what happened here this season.”