Former Europe Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie has said that the US's appointment of Tom Watson should not affect who Europe decide upon for their 2014 captaincy.
Montgomerie admitted that there would now be added pressure on the European captain but insisted that it remains whoever is "the best man for the job".
"Has it changed our view of who we should put up against him?" ESPN quotes Montgomerie as saying. "It shouldn't because, irrespective of who the Americans have selected, we should be selecting the best man for the job.
"Surely that shouldn't change. We can't suddenly say he's no good because of what America have done. I think it will put a wee bit extra pressure on our captain, especially in all the stuff that leads up to the Ryder Cup, the year to go celebrations etc.
"Tom Watson's stature is second to none and we certainly need someone who can liaise with people, speak to them etc. They also can't be intimidated by Tom. But all that goes down to the best man for the job, whoever that might be."
Watson was appointed US captain last week.
