Pep Guardiola: Former Barcelona boss wants to manage in England

Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has spoken for the first time of his desire to take on the "challenge" of managing an English club in the future.

Guardiola, who guided Barca to 14 trophies in four seasons at the Nou Camp, is looking for a new job.

The 41-year-old said: "As a player I couldn't realise my dream to play there [in England]."

"But I hope in the future, I have a challenge to be a coach or a manager there."

Guardiola is currently living in New York with his family after deciding to take a one-year sabbatical from football.

But, speaking at Fifa's Ballon D'Or ceremony earlier in January, he confirmed that he would return to management for the 2013-14 season.

Bayern Munich and AC Milan have also been linked with a move for the Spaniard, who stood down as head coach at Barcelona in the summer of 2012.

In a video message recorded for the Football Association's 150th anniversary, Guardiola congratulated the FA on reaching the landmark, saying the organisation has "been important in the development of our beautiful, beautiful game."