McGinley: ‘Spectacular’ display can earn wild card

European captain Paul McGinley will leave it to the last minute to decide on his Ryder Cup wild cards, admitting "something spectacular" could yet influence his decision.

Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher is the only player who can move into the automatic qualifying places by finishing first or second in the final counting event, this week’s Italian Open. Even if Gallacher fails to dislodge Graeme McDowell from the team, the winner in Turin on Sunday or in Boston on Monday can make a compelling case for one of three wild cards to be revealed on Tuesday.

Although the Deutsche Bank Championship does not count for qualifying, the likes of Ian Poulter and Luke Donald will be keen to impress in the second FedEx Cup play-off event.