James Hill says he hopes to absorb as much knowledge and experience as he can from his new team-mates while he waits to make his Bournemouth debut.
But ongoing recovery from a knee injury has meant his first few weeks at the Vitality Stadium have been spent in the gym rather than on the training pitch.
"I can't wait to put the boots back on and show the lads what I'm capable of," the defender told BBC Radio Solent.
Centre-back Hill was injured shortly after receiving his first England Under-21 call-up in November and last featured for Fleetwood in the same month.