Padraig Harrington upbeat about European team’s future despite record defeat

Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington saw his side suffer a record defeat (Anthony Behar/PA)

Defeated European captain Padraig Harrington insists the future remains bright despite their record Ryder Cup loss to the United States at Whistling Straits.

A home team boasting 10 of the world’s top 13 players raced to a 19-9 victory – the biggest winning margin in the modern era – having dominated from the first day.