Xavi Hernandez believes Pep Guardiola is the man to change the way football in England is played.

The Spanish midfielder spent many years playing alongside and the under the former Barcelona manager so is well-versed to comment on what he can bring to the English game.

Guardiola revolutionised football with Barcelona before having a major impact in Germany with Bayern Munich and is now destined to alter the Premier League, according to Al-Sadd star Xavi.

"The first thing I remember him saying as a coach was that he would not tolerate any player not working hard," said Xavi in a Sky Sports documentary entitled 'Pep', which airs on Monday.

"'This is the only thing that I require, that you work hard for the group.' This was a surprise for us. The high pressing was brilliant. It was a real football revolution, a modern kind of football.

"Within a few years, no one played long balls anymore, even Real Madrid changed their style. Pep's first year started this football revolution. We made history. Not just for the victories, but also for the way we played.

"He changed world football. He did not just change Barca, he changed world football. I think he is one of the few people who can change English football."