Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes English managers in the Premier League are underrated

Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes English managers do not receive enough recognition, especially when compared to their foreign counterparts.

The 45-year-old, who is one of just four English managers in the Premier League this season, has hit out at what he perceives to be double standards in the media over coaching at the top level.

Dyche recently compared his own coaching methods to those of Jurgen Klopp, Claudio Ranieri and Antonio Conte.

And, while he reiterated his respect for all three managers, Dyche says English bosses rarely receive the same level of praise as foreign coaches.  

"I make it clear the respect I've got for all managers, particularly ones in the Premier League because it's a very tough league," he said.

"I was just merely stating sometimes the perception of what is going on. There's some really good work being done by English managers and coaches, through the FA system - getting all the badges and things like that.

"Sometimes foreign managers come into the Premier League and there are ideas that there's amazing work done. There's a lot of good work already being done by managers.

"I know as a young manager just how tough it is. The media could sometimes pay a little more respect to English managers who are doing great jobs at different clubs at varying levels.

"I think sometimes there's not the right balance. I was just making the point - if I had players running round a pitch it would be seen as a bit archaic and dinosaur-like.

"But if a big manager comes in and does it it's deemed as toughening the environment and building a culture.

"It's just about getting that balance from the media to look at facts rather than a perception. I think there some really good work being done out there."

Dyche's comments echo those made by new England boss Sam Allardyce back in 2012 - when the then West Ham manager said he would never get to manage a top four club as his surname is not 'Allardici'.

Burnley are many peoples favourites for relegation this season but Dyche says his side are relishing their underdog status ahead of their opening game against Swansea on Saturday.

"It's never a level playing field. People talk about me pitting my wits against some of these 'super-power' managers but its not quite a level playing field. But we take on the challenge gladly," he said.

"For Burnley FC, and as a town, to have a team in the Premier League is fantastic. Despite the challenges, despite being written off, despite the recruitment, despite all that - we've got a good group of players that I believe in wholeheartedly."