Ryder Cup skipper Colin Montgomerie reckons European performances at last week's Accenture World Match Play are a major boost to hopes of regaining the cup at Celtic Manor.
Ian Poulter, Paul Casey and Sergio Garcia - all virtual certainties for the European team in October - reached the semi-finals in Arizona, with Poulter beating his fellow Englishman to claim his first World Golf Championship title.
"Putting my captain's hat on it was marvellous to see so many Europeans do so well, especially to have three players in the semi-finals," Montgomerie said.
"I was delighted to see two Brits in the final and it was great to see Ian Poulter come through with a marvellous win and claim his first WGC title, especially in match play format.
"It's also great to see Paul Casey playing so well and pleasing to see him getting back to full fitness after his injury last season.
"This all bodes well for the start of October and, as I said in Abu Dhabi, this all proves that the European players are improving all the time.
"Sergio, Paul and Ian are all rising up the world rankings, which is most encouraging, and we need that form to continue through the summer
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