IT IS ‘only a matter of time’ before Evanilson starts scoring for AFC Bournemouth according to Andoni Iraola.

The striker came off the bench at half time against West Ham in the Carabao Cup and was immediately a handful for the host’s defence.

He fashioned a handful of chances for himself and his teammates, but they weren’t converted as Cherries fell to a late 1-0 defeat thanks to a controversial Jarrod Bowen goal two minutes from time.

Speaking after the game, Iraola told the Daily Echo: “I think he has played very, very well.

“I think he has found himself in very good positions, [he] has fought very well with very difficult centre backs.

“Obviously he has had two very, very clear chances and you think he hasn't scored, but for me [they have] been very good, his performances.

“I want him to find [himself] again in those positions because we know the level he has.

“If he continues playing like this, it's a matter of time that he starts scoring.”