Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has remained upbeat despite seeing his side pegged back twice to draw 2-2 with Ipswich Town.

The Cherries squandered two leads at Dean Court on Saturday as Ipswich dug in to claim a point in the Championship encounter.

While admitting that his team lacked a clinical edge in front of goal, Howe believes that they put in one of their best displays of the season so far.

"We made a great start. We looked in great form and like we would carry on our good run," he told BBC Sport.

"I couldn't be more pleased with the team and I think the only thing that was missing was the goals. I think it was one of our very best performances of the season."

Bournemouth continue their bid for promotion next Saturday when they host Millwall.