Poulter determined to make his mark

Ian Poulter, the player under more pressure at the Ryder Cup than any other, insisted today: “I’ll do my bit for the team.”

Controversially chosen ahead of 2006 cup hero Darren Clarke by Europe’s captain Nick Faldo – and given little support by other players when he chose not to play the final qualifying event – Poulter’s strength of character now faces its sternest test.