Colin Montgomerie backs 'right choice' Thomas Bjorn as Europe's Ryder Cup captain

The 45-year-old was Montgomerie's vice-captain when Europe regained the Cup in at Celtic Manor in 2010.

Colin Montgomerie has backed Thomas Bjorn to be a success as Europe's Ryder Cup captain, saying the Dane was "the obvious choice".

Bjorn was on Tuesday morning confirmed as skipper for Europe's bid to win back the trophy from the United States in France in 2018.