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Steve Cook

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Another highly underrated defender in the English top-flight, Steve Cook isn’t given the credit he deserves for his strong and solid displays in the backline for Bournemouth.

The 25-year old has been a rock at the back for the Cherries, having not missed even a single minute of the Premier league action this season. Extremely strong in the air, quite capable with the ball at his feet, the Englishman averages 13 defensive actions per game and has come on top in 79% of his attempts to dribble past opponents and 65% headed duels. Cook also has chipped in with two goals as well for Eddie Howe’s side and has shown great maturity in the backline.

A regular starter for his team, opportunities might reduce for him if he moves to White Hart Lane, but a chance to get his hands on the Premier League trophy and play European football may prove too good to turn down for Cook.