HARRY Arter is determined to convert his club form into international honours after being tipped for a call-up by Republic of Ireland legend Kevin Kilbane.

The cultured midfielder emerged as an influential figure last season as he played a major role in Cherries’ memorable League One promotion campaign.

Londoner Arter, who qualifies for Ireland through his grandmother, has already represented the country at every level between under-15s and under-19s.

And Republic of Ireland hero Kilbane, who earned 110 full international caps during his career, recently backed Arter’s bid for a place in the senior squad.

Having watched Arter’s impressive display at Tranmere last month, Kilbane praised the playmaker in his Daily Mail column.

Kilbane wrote: “He has a bit of an attitude about him, which might need to be curbed but he wants the ball constantly, believes in his own ability, creates chances for strikers and himself, and looks like he can score goals.”

The Republic of Ireland face England in a friendly at Wembley tonight and Arter is aiming to soon force his way into the senior set-up.

Arter, who scored eight goals in 36 league appearances last term, told the Daily Echo: “I am flattered for Kevin Kilbane to say what he has about me. I think any player likes praise and good press.

“He has played in the Premier League, he has played international football and he knows what it takes to play at that level so for him to suggest it is worth me getting a shot, I can only take that well and appreciate it.

“It gives me confidence and, hopefully, if I play well and do well next season, maybe I will get a call-up.”

Arter, who has hit the headlines this summer with transfer speculation linking him with potential moves to Swansea City, Norwich City and QPR, believes playing for Cherries in the Championship can provide a good stage to showcase his skills.

He added: “Being in the second tier of English football is going to be a help.

“I don’t know if any of the Republic of Ireland squad members are playing in League One.

“The majority of players are in the Premier League and Championship, so to be in the Championship and to test myself against that level of competition will only do me good.

“Hopefully, it will be down to me to play well and do better than the people that are in front of me.”

  • Cherries have announced that their Championship home and third kits will be unveiled on Saturday.

Produced by official kit suppliers Fila, the shirt will be on sale from Saturday in Cherries’ club shop and online.

Cherries last month launched a new black and gold away strip.