McGinley fighting for Cup place

Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley is determined to keep “chiselling away” at the points necessary to ensure a place in what he believes will be the strongest European team ever.

McGinley, who holed the winning putt at The Belfry in 2002 and was unbeaten in three matches at Oakland Hills in 2004, looked certain to make the team after winning the Volvo Masters last season, but has slowly slipped down the standings and currently occupies the final automatic qualifying place.