Lee Clark has said that he dreams of managing Newcastle United.

The former Magpies midfielder resigned as Blackpool boss at the end of the season after failing to prevent the Seasiders from dropping into League One.

Newcastle are thought to be looking for a new head coach, with Patrick Vieira and Steve McClaren linked with the role, but Clark says that he would love the opportunity to return to St James' Park.

"It would be my dream to manage the club," he told the Shields Gazette.

"People ask John Carver how he could take the job with the owner not spending, but if you're a Geordie and you turn down being Newcastle manager, you'll regret it for life.

"Having a relegation on my CV hurts but it hasn't knocked my confidence. In hindsight, I regret taking the Blackpool job – but it will help in the future."

Clark has also managed Huddersfield Town and Birmingham City during his career.