Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has led the club to third in the Premier League but one day hopes to manage the sides he is keeping company with.

The Eagles were in the relegation zone when Pardew took over in January, but a run of five wins from eight to kick-start the new season has propelled Palace into the top four, one point behind pace-setters Manchester City.

The former Newcastle boss has kept no secret of his desire to one day lead the England national team but, speaking ahead of Saturday's 2-0 victory over West Brom at Selhurst Park, told BT Sport he is also targeting one of the Premier League's more glamorous posts.

"It is an ambition of mine," Pardew said.

"I won't ever let it rest until I'm done, to get to one of the big clubs, because I want a bigger percentage chance of winning.

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"Why wouldn't I? I envy those managers that are there, I really do.

"I really envy Brendan (Rodgers) and Jose (Mourinho) and everybody else. But that doesn't stop my determination to try and turn them over."