Cahill's presence could have a big impact on Bolton's survival chances

Bolton's Gary Cahill is making good progress in his recovery from a blood clot, according to manager Owen Coyle.

The clot was feared to have ended the 24-year-old defender's hopes of a place in England's World Cup squad.

"We don't want to get ahead of ourselves but the clot has dissolved. We'll revisit it in two weeks and we'll see what the picture is," said Coyle.

"But there should be some news in two weeks and hopefully it will be of the better variety."

Cahill was treated in hospital after being taken ill last week but is now recuperating at home.

Former England Under-21 international Cahill, a £5m signing from Aston Villa two years ago, had been one of Bolton's most consistent players this season.

He was part of England's squad for the World Cup qualifying victory over Kazakhstan in June 2009 but is yet to win a senior cap.

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