OWEN Coyle admits Gary Cahill’s rise to international fame might make it harder for Wanderers to keep him at the Reebok in the future.

But the Wanderers boss insists he would never stand in the way of a dream move.

The stylish defender made his debut for England as a second-half substitute in Friday’s night’s 4-0 European Championship qualifier victory over Bulgaria.

And even though he was back on the bench in the 3-1 win in Switzerland on Tuesday night when Fabio Capello preferred Joleon Lescott, Cahill is cementing his reputation as one of the Premier League’s top young defenders.

And while it could take any prospective suitor a massive £17.5million to take the 24-year-old off Wanderers’ hands now that an international debut clause has been triggered in his contract, Coyle believes it would be hard to deny his prized asset a move to a top four club.

“There will come a day, and I hope it doesn’t come in January, that Gary Cahill will probably outgrow the football club, given the finance involved in it,” he said.

“I firmly believe that he could play for any of the top four clubs. And if that day comes, then Gary would go with our blessing because he’s been a terrific servant for the football club.

“The reason those clubs are in for him is because he’s been playing consistently well for me as a manager.

“I have always said I have no qualms with anyone, as long as they pour their heart and soul into their job.

“And if that’s the case, then he would go with my blessing.”

Coyle thinks a long spell in the international game is destined for the centre half who was signed just under three years ago from Aston Villa for just £5m.

“First and foremost it’s a tremendous accolade for Gary but then on the back of that, for Bolton Wanderers Football Club,” he said.

“I have always banged the drum for him and some people might think I’m biased because I’m his manager.

“But there is no doubt about his quality and consistency and I firmly believe that if you get in the team at international level, it becomes difficult to dislodge you.

“When he got on against Bulgaira the other night, I think he wanted to do everything but after five minutes or so he settled down and i think you saw his qualities. I think that’s what he has got to do, just play his natural game.

“He’s different class when he does the simple things well and I think he’ll go on to have a fantastic international career.”