Monty gets Casey seal of approval

Eight-time Ryder Cup player Colin Montgomerie is today expected to be named European captain for the 2010 edition of the tournament after receiving the backing of two former skippers and two-time cup winner Paul Casey.

Europe’s tournament committee vote on Nick Faldo’s successor today in Dubai and it would seem the 45-year-old Scot is in pole position for the prestigious role, with Sandy Lyle and former skipper Ian Woosnam having fallen by the wayside.