Ian Poulter: 'I’m not here to blow my own trumpet but I have added a lot to what the Ryder Cup is'

On the eve of another wildcard appearance, the Englishman has a robust response to complaints about the number of chances he has had in the tournament that means more to him than any other

Ian Poulter and caddie Terry Mundy enjoy a light moment ahead of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. ‘We are going to have to embrace it being loud and raucous... We have to do a wonderful job of taking that energy and using it for ourselves,’ says Poulter. Picture: Patrick Smith

It is no surprise that Ian Poulter gives a robust response when asked about the sniping aimed at his fifth career Ryder Cup wildcard pick. Poulter did not become the beating heart of Europe’s team by playing the role of shrinking violet.

“Have I delivered enough points?” Poulter asks. “I can name players who have not delivered points who have been automatically in the team. I think the only thing you can do as a pick is deliver by way of points. I feel I have done my job, 68% of points to matches. How many guys have delivered a higher points ratio?