Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-31869 and 333-51818 of General Cable Corporation on Forms S-8 of our report dated June 4, 2004, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of General Cable Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 2003.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Cincinnati, Ohio

June 22, 2004

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