EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-31865 and 333-51812 of the General Cable Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated June 27, 2011 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the General Cable Retirement and Savings Plan for Salaried Associates for the year ended December 31, 2010.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP  

Cincinnati, Ohio 

June 27, 2011