Pep Guardiola says he wants to fulfill his ambition to coach in England in the future.

The former Barcelona boss is currently taking time out from the game, after a remarkable four years in charge at the Nou Camp.

Winning three La Liga titles and two Champions League Finals between 2008 and 2012, the former Spanish international left the club last summer to spend a year living in the USA.

And speaking ahead of The FA’s 150th anniversary launch this week, Guardiola revealed that a coaching career in England is something which he has always been keen to pursue.

He said: “I’ve always found English football very fascinating, just for the environment, the crowd and the supporters.

“As a player, I couldn’t realise my dream to play there but I hope in the future, I have a challenge to be a coach or a manager there and feel the experience of all the coaches and players that have been there.

“It is unique, to play in that league. I want to feel the supporters, the environment, the media and the style of the players and everything.

“I am still young, just 41, so I hope in the future I could be able to train there and enjoy that.”

The relevance of FA150 isn’t lost on Guardiola either and speaking to The FA from New York’s Central Park, he was quick to send his wishes ahead of Wednesday’s launch event.

“I would like to say congratulations and happy birthday for the 150 years to English soccer and all of the people around English football.

“Enjoy it, because you deserve that and you have been very important in the development of our beautiful, beautiful game.”

Watch Guardiola’s full video message in the Media Gallery above.