Ray Winstone wants to play James Bond

Ray Winstone wants to be the next James Bond but confesses his body may not be as up to scratch as Daniel Craig, the current Bond.

Ray Winstone wants to play James Bond.

The British actor - best known for his roles in 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll' and 'The Departed' - believes he would make a "great" Bond but worries he could not compete with the physical standards set by current 007 Daniel Craig.

He said: "I think Bond will be back soon. I'd make a great Bond wouldn't I! You know, he's a Londoner, he's a killer and a lover! I'm a killer lover!

"Mind you Daniel's alright in the Speedos, he's got the eight-pack hasn't he? I've got the barrel."

The 53-year-old star claims working with legendary director Martin Scorsese on 'The Departed' was a personal career highlight because of the talent involved.

He told Christian O'Connell's Absolute Radio Breakfast Show: "If you're a footballer that would be like playing at Wembley, if you're a boxer it's like playing at Madison Square Gardens - it's your Cup Final. It was for me - surrounded by that talent - Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese."