Allardyceis one of the English frontrunners to replace Swede coach Sven-Goran Eriksson who will step down following the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany this summer.

"Should the call come from the FA, it would be a very proud moment for Sam, Bolton Wanderers and me personally," Gartside told the club’s official website.

"Until such time, Sam is 100% committed to his important role at Bolton," he added.

Bolton are in seventh place in the Premiership table and are competing in the last-32 stage in the UEFA Cup.

"He is excited about the prospect of guiding the club on three major fronts - the UEFA Cup, the FA Cup and the possibility of yet another top-half finish in the Premiership," Gartside said.

The 51-year-old coach has been linked to Newcastle United after Magpies boss Graeme Souness was fired last week.

"He (Allardyce) has made it perfectly clear to me he's not interested in managing a Premier League club at any of the current vacancies," Gartside insisted

Allardyce has been in charge of Bolton since October 1999.