Southampton interim boss Ruben Selles says he wants to become the club's next permanent manager.
Selles' comments come after Southampton ended their interest in making ex-Leeds boss Jesse Marsch their new manager when talks broke down.
"I have been feeling ready to be number one for the last four years," he said.
Southampton are currently bottom of the Premier League, having won just four of their 22 games.
Selles, who has coaching experience in Greece, Azerbaijan and Denmark, will take charge of the club for the first time on Saturday when they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.