Langer backs inexperienced Europeans

Bernhard Langer believes Europe deserve to be favourites to win a fourth straight Ryder Cup – despite missing six members of their record-equalling side from two years ago.

Since losing a controversial battle at Brookline in 1999, the European team has won by three points at The Belfry in 2002 and nine points at both Oakland Hills in 2004 and the K Club in 2006.