Howell set for world cup selection

Luke Donald is set to choose David Howell for England’s World Cup defence - breaking up his winning partnership with Paul Casey.

A year ago Donald himself was selected by Casey to represent England in Spain and renew their highly successful amateur partnership, a decision which paid huge dividends as they held off home pair Sergio Garcia and Miguel Angel Jimenez to share a first prize of almost £755,000 (€1.1m).