Ryder Cup vice-captain Graeme McDowell believes the key to success over the United States came down to players treating each other as equals and 'leaving their egos at the door'.

Captain Fantastic looked something less than that when he spoke to a small huddle of journalists at Le Golf National yesterday morning. 

Three of captain Thomas Bjorn's predecessors in the role, Brian Huggett, Sam Torrance and Jose Maria Olazabal, delivered a series of messages designed to fire up the Europeans.

JOHN GREECHAN AT ST ANDREWS: Brooks Koepka insists he didn't fight with Ryder Cup team-mate Dustin Johnson - but is curious who would win a scrap between the two pair.

The bitter fallout within the United States' Ryder Cup team has continued after one member accused Patrick Reed of being 'so full of s***' and 'screwing' Tiger Woods in their fourballs partnership.

From Ryder Cup glory in Paris one Sunday to an extraordinary collapse at St Andrews, Tyrrell Hatton knows all about the contrasting emotions this fickle game can generate.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: The idea McIlroy needs to show greater loyalty to the game on this side of the Atlantic, or risk forfeiting his place in the Ryder Cup team, is just nonsense.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: After reaching the age of 35 in the summer of 2015, Rose sat down with his inner circle and devised a five-year plan. Three years in, it's going well.

DEREK LAWRENSON: Here in the tourist capital of America they're fond of telling you it's the place where dreams come true. For Frankie Molinari, it has proved the place where the dream goes on.

Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington wants Shane Lowry to build on his Open success and lead out the Europe team at Whistling Straits next year. Harrington is a close friend of Lowry's.

Matt Fitzpatrick will be among the spectators this weekend when his brother Alex follows in his footsteps and represents Britain and Ireland against America in the Walker Cup at Royal Liverpool.

Vogue Williams was feeling nostalgic on Sunday, after she and husband Spencer Matthews revealed they are expecting a second child.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, took to Instagram on Thursday to post the clip as she admitted that she has been 'in a bit of a weird mood the last few days' amid the UK coronavirus lockdown.

Sophie Habboo was left VERY unimpressed as boyfriend Jamie Laing stripped down in front of her to try spicing things up in the bedroom amid lockdown boredom on Tuesday.

Pregnant Millie Mackintosh has admitted to feeling 'bored' as she self-isolates during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Tiffany Watson is the latest former-Made In Chelsea star to make a comeback to the show.

Tiffany Watson posted a sultry topless selfie in loose-fitting jeans during lockdown on Monday.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, donned a black cardigan knotted at the cleavage to expose her bump as she bumped and grinded for the camera

Tiffany Watson will return to Made In Chelsea next week - which will see her back on the same turf as her ex Sam Thompson and his new girlfriend Zara McDermott.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, took to Instagram on Saturday to share a bump update as she posed for a mirror selfie in a pink gingham bikini.

The heavily pregnant former Made In Chelsea star, 30, is expecting her first child, a daughter, with husband Hugo Taylor in May

The reality star was left in stitches after her fiancé Ryan Libbey dressed up in an Easter Bunny costume and later shared a clip of her doing the bunny hop on Instagram on Monday.

Sharing the snap via her Instagram on Tuesday, the former Made In Chelsea star, 30, gushed about being in 'full bloom.'

Olivia Bentley had a secret romance with Demi Sims - after revealing on TV last night she shared a kiss with a mystery woman.

Louise Thompson has proudly showed off her new muscle bod after taking on a 90-day Octagon challenge and has likened herself to Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Singer and former-reality star Julius Cowdrey has described his recent battle with coronavirus as 'awful' and has warned that 'the virus spreads like wildfire'.

Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire has teased that his dalliance with returning star Tiffany Watson sees him 'get a taste of his own medicine'.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 25, showcased her flexibility in a fun Instagram video shared on Tuesday as she attempted to do a headstand for charity.

The Made In Chelsea star, 29, shared the sped-up video of her taking the clippers to her beau's head along with a snap of the finished style.

Louise Thompson has ruled out a permanent return to Made in Chelsea after admitting filming for the current series left her 'deflated.'

She moved in with boyfriend Sam Thompson and his fitness fanatic sister last year.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, flaunted her ripped frame in a stylish bandeau bikini, while filling up her inflatable paddling pool.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, looked glowing as she took part in a prenatal workout 'to build strength and stamina' ahead of her imminent due date, which she shared to Instagram on Wednesday.

Made In Chelsea lovebirds Verity Bowditch and Tristan Phipps have split.

The television personality, 26,  showcased her tanned and toned figure as she posed in a khaki satin bra and a matching thong for a sultry Instagram snap, which she posted on Wednesday.

 She bought her dream home in Miami just over a year ago.

The trio are said to have broke government regulations on Sunday night to take part in a boozy gathering with 12 guests.

Tiffany Watson and Sophie Piper set pulses racing as they posed in lingerie for a new campaign with Boux Avenue this week.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, revealed they have been forced to have more conversations and 'make changes', as she discussed how their relationship has developed.

Courtney Lawes makes his 84th appearance for England in their Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham but looks like he has been in a dust-up already.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It's been a strange old Six Nations campaign for England, not convincing by any means, yet it could still easily result in them winning the 2020 Championship.

Mako Vunipola has been named in the Saracens starting side to face Leicester Tigers this weekend despite being stood down from England duty over coronavirus fears.

NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: To be continued. England's Six Nations hopes are still alive but, like any good cliff-hanger, no one quite knows what will happen next.

Italy flanker Maxime Mbanda has swapped rugby for driving an ambulance 13 hours a day in a bid to help his nation's fight against coronavirus as they try to halt the spread of the virus.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: With eight top five finishes in the majors but no victories, it's hardly surprising that Rickie Fowler is considered the best player under the age of 40.

JONATHAN MCEVOY AT PORTRUSH: Rickie Fowler, a nearly man of the majors, will wave aside the chequered history of Northern Ireland by wearing his trademark orange shirt on Sunday.

Tommy Johnson has joined Blackpool's recruitment staff in a move which led to the collapse last week of Southend's bid to appoint Henrik Larsson as manager at Roots Hall.

Legendary Blackburn Rovers coach Tony Parkes broke down in tears during a revealing interview with his daughter about his struggles with Alzheimers.   

Although the Bantams currently lie eighth in League Two, they are without a win since New Year's Day - a run of seven games and that has been enough to push Bowyer to the exit door.

MATT BARLOW: When football last ground to a halt back in 1939, Cyril Lawrence was a teenager on the verge of a breakthrough into the Blackpool first team.