Midfielder Marvin Bartley insists Bournemouth will have "no problem" coping with the physical demands of League Two football.The Cherries midfielder, who is currently in talks with the club over a new deal, began his career playing non-league for Hampton & Richmond and insists he cannot wait to get stuck in as Kevin Bond's men attempt to bounce back to third tier at the first attempt.

He told the Daily Echo: "I've played in non-league and I don't think it gets any rougher than that.

"I think I've seen the worst of it so I shouldn't see anything that shocks me. I don't mind a tackle, as long as I'm winning the ball it's all right. I don't mind a bit of rough and tumble.

"I think everyone is willing to put their foot in and I think we'll have no problem coping with that.

"All the players have said the same as me - if everyone stays we'll have no problem bouncing back up. It just depends if the boys stay, which I hope they do."

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