Sturridge, 21, is ineligible for the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday as he played for Chelsea earlier in the competition.

That must be good news for Bolton's opponents as the striker took his tally to six goals in eight games with a brace in the 3-0 victory against West Ham.

Coyle lauded Sturridge for his contribution but believes they can fill the hole caused by his absence with the likes of Ivan Klasnic, Matt Taylor, Rodrigo and Robbie Blake on board.

Coyle said: "Of course a young player like Daniel would be desperate to grace Wembley. Yes he misses out but we have quality in the forward areas to come in.

"He scored two goals but could have had four or five. That is always pleasing to see. Even the games he does not score in he contributes to the team.

"He has pace to burn. You love watching that kind of player because we are all here to be entertained. I want a team that is pleasing on the eye."

Sturridge scored either side of half-time - Lee Chung-yong was also on target - but his future remains unclear.

However, Coyle has little doubt the England Under-21 player can grow in the top flight just like Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, who enjoyed a loan spell at the Reebok Stadium last season.

"Can we keep Daniel? That won't be my decision - the same as Jack. That will be when goes back to Chelsea," said the Bolton boss.

"I was quite close to getting Jack back. Now he has really blossomed. Daniel can do the same. They are both set for glittering careers."

Bolton took the lead in the 14th minute with a superb strike by Sturridge after he was set up by Johan Elmander when he curled a shot into the top corner.

Five minutes later West Ham failed to close down Martin Petrov and he swung in a cross that was headed firmly home by Lee.

Sturridge added a third in the 51st minute when he drifted in from the left and got the better of Scott Parker on the edge of the area before steering a shot beyond Robert Green.

Demba Ba struck the post late on for West Ham but that was as good as it got for manager Avram Grant, who was banished to the stand as he was serving a touchline ban.

Skipper Matthew Upson failed to finish the game because of a cut to his head while Parker also limped off and they remain in the bottom three.

In addition Green and midfielder Mark Noble squared up and Grant has promised to look into the matter.

Grant added: "Until now bad situations have made us strong, I hope it will be the same in the next game. I think we can stay in the league but it will not be easy.

"We're not far from safety, we need to win the next game. We can take many positives from the second half performance."