Former Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui admits working in England is an ambition.

Lopetegui was dismissed by Real in October.

"A coach needs to be open for the future, but if I can choose, I prefer to be in the best leagues," he told BBC Sport.

"England is a fantastic league. When you watch a match in England, you can feel the atmosphere, the respect for the players and the coaches, this is very important. I want to feel that.

"Of course Spain is a fantastic league too, with fantastic players and coaches, but we will see."