Casey hails captain marvels

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I don't know who I'd like to see, any of them to be honest.

Paul Casey
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Paul Casey is convinced the contenders to be Europe's next Ryder Cup captain are all of the highest calibre.

With Nick Faldo unlikely to continue in his role as captain following the defeat to the United States at Valhalla in September, attention has shifted to possible leaders of Europe at Celtic Manor in 2010.

Kentucky vice-captain Jose Maria Olazabal, Sandy Lyle and even victorious 2006 skipper Ian Woosnam have been touted as possible choices and Casey, a wild-card selection for this year's event, backed the credentials of all three.

"I think we've got some good candidates," Casey said. "Lyle's a great guy, a great player and a former world number one. He was in the backroom staff at the K Club (in the 2006 Ryder Cup) so he knows what it's all about.

"Olazabal's another one they've been talking about, he did a phenomenal job as assistant captain for us a few weeks ago. Woosie, what can I say, I played for him at the K Club.

"I don't know, it's up to the committee. I have input as a player and I can make suggestions as to who I'd like to see as captain, but I think they're going to wait this one out for a while and wait until next year to make a decision, which is probably a wise thing.

"I don't know who I'd like to see, any of them to be honest.

"I just want to be on that team whoever the captain is. I won't say it's irrelevant, because it's not, but it's a minor detail. It can affect outcomes, picking teams and the groupings, but I'd just like to be on the team."