Another season at Bolton would take Daniel Sturridge to the next level & turn him into a Chelsea starter – Owen Coyle

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Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge should re-join the Trotters on loan next season to further his career.

The 21-year-old has been at the west London club for two years since making his move from Manchester City and has struggled to find a regular football at Stamford Bridge.

However, a new lease of life came for the England Under-21 player following a loan move to the the Reebok where he was an immediate success, scoring eight goals in 12 appearances for Coyle’s side.

It remains unclear whether Sturridge has a future with Chelsea after boss Carlo Ancelotti was sacked on the final day of last season and the club are still searching for a new manager.

However, Coyle believes another loan spell at the Reebok will help the striker develop his game.

He told the club’s official website: “I feel with Daniel that another period with Bolton Wanderers would certainly take him on to the next level of his career, and then be a starter for Chelsea.

“Just now he is under Didier Drogba, Fernando Torres, Florent Malouda, Nicolas Anelka, Salamon Kalou – as outstanding a player as Daniel is. Time will tell, but we give them the platform, the opportunity and the belief to play in the best league in the world.”