Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has insisted that there has never been any "doubt and negativity" among his players.

Prior to last night's 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Cherries had slipped out of the automatic promotion places courtesy of a five-match winless run.

Speaking after his side had returned to winning ways, Howe revealed that any negative feelings were coming from the outside, rather than from within the squad.

"[The win] gives everyone a boost. All the question marks, doubt and negativity, from our perspective, were never there," he told BBC Radio Solent.

"It doesn't mean it goes away because you have to prove yourselves every week, but it proves there's nothing wrong with this team. This group is very strong and it's up to us what we achieve."

Howe's men are now fourth in the Championship standings.