Nolberto Solano flew in from Chile to send a shiver down Sunderland’s spine at Upton Park yesterday.

Paul McGinley is trying everything in his power to secure qualification for next month’s Ryder Cup, but he knows time is not on his side.

David Lynn admitted his maiden European Tour win felt “awesome” after he overhauled Australian Richard Green’s three-shot advantage to win the KLM Open in Holland by three strokes.