Montgomerie talks up Europe strength

Colin Montgomerie feels Europe could field their strongest ever line-up for this year’s Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor, with the home side 8/11 favourites with Betfred to win back the trophy.

Having lost the Ryder Cup in the US two years ago, Monty is fully focussed on his task as European team captain and determined to claim a home success in Wales.

The Scot has previously said that he believes the Europe team that won 18.5 – 9.5 at the K-Club in 2006 was the best to date, but feels that the class of 2010 can prove to be stronger.

With seven European players in the top 11 places in the world rankings, Montgomerie is understandably upbeat about his team’s prospects.

The 46-year-old stated: “We have never had so many high-ranked players in the world and they are improving. Martin Kaymer is getting better, Robert Karlsson is coming back, Paul Casey is coming back, Padraig Harrington is still improving, Westwood is still improving.”

Montgomerie will be among the field at this week’s Omega Dubai Desert Classic, with Rory McIlroy the 15/2 favourite to win the tournament.

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