Scott Parker heaped praise on ‘animal’ Leif Davis after the youngster stepped in from the cold to help Bournemouth crush Swansea and maintain their two-point lead at the Championship summit.
Left back Davis, 21, had endured a disrupted campaign with one start and three substitute appearances since joining on loan from Leeds United, but delivered an all-action display and assist as his side bounced back immediately from their first League defeat at home to Preston in midweek.
With Dominic Solanke — only just 24 — scoring in either half, 21-year-old winger Jaidon Anthony netting twice late on and keeper Mark Travers, 22, recording a ninth clean sheet from 16 games, Parker’s faith in youth is paying handsome dividends.