FERNANDO Hierro has responded to suggestions that, at 36, he may be too old to complete a full Premiership season.

"Two dreams in my career have been to play for Real Madrid and to play in England," the veteran told reporters in Spain, where he has spent the last two days on personal business.

"I achieved my first and now a great opportunity has arrived. If I have luck and there are no injuries, I can play a lot for Bolton this season."