Seve has faith in struggling trio

Darren Clarke, David Howell and Paul McGinley, all of whom plunged down the world rankings after last year’s Ryder Cup heroics, have been given the chance by Seve Ballesteros to start 2008 on a high note.

The three stablemates are part of Europe’s nine-strong team for their defence of the Royal Trophy against Asia in Bangkok on January 11-13.