Colin Montgomerie

Colin Montgomerie (Sco, capt.)
Age: 40 Seve Trophy caps: 2 Ryder Cup caps: 6
Looking to avenge his two defeats to opposite number Seve Ballesteros in the singles. Inspirational in the 2002 Ryder Cup, winning four-and-a half points out of five.

David Howell (Eng)
Age: 28 Seve Trophy caps: 1 Ryder Cup caps: 0
Made the side after Darren Clarke qualified for the season-ending Tour Championship in America. The former Walker Cup star had six top 10s and finished the season 16th in Europe.

Padraig Harrington (Ire)
Age: 32 Seve Trophy caps: 2 Ryder Cup caps: 2
The European number three won twice this year and was runner-up twice. Has won six of his nine matches in past Seve Trophy events. Won two points from four matches in last year's Ryder Cup.

Paul Casey

Paul Casey (Eng)
Age: 23 Seve Trophy caps: 1 Ryder Cup caps: 0
The former US College star made an explosive start to the year, winning twice by mid May. Also had 10 other top 10 finishes. Played in the last Seve Trophy, winning one match and losing two.

Ian Poulter (Eng)
Age: 27 Seve Trophy caps: 0 Ryder Cup caps: 0
The 2000 Rookie of the Year has grown in stature and finished fifth on the Order of Merit this season. The flamboyant star won twice in Europe and is well on his way to cementing a first Ryder Cup place.

Lee Westwood

Lee Westwood (Eng)
Age: 30 Seve Trophy caps: 2 Ryder Cup caps: 3
Ended a three-year drought with victory in the BMW International Open in Munich in August and quickly followed it up with a second quick win at the Dunhill Links Championship the following month. Heads the 2004 Ryder Cup standings.

Justin Rose (Eng)
Age: 23 Seve Trophy caps: 0 Ryder Cup caps: 0
Enjoyed a prolific 2002, finishing ninth in Europe but slipped to 25th this year despite six tops 10s including fifth at the US Open.

Phillip Price (Wal)
Age: 37 Seve Trophy caps: 1 Ryder Cup caps: 1
Beat the then world number two Phil Mickelson in the Ryder Cup singles at The Belfry last year. Won the European Open at the K Club in July to underline his quiet talent.

Brian Davis

Brian Davis (Eng)
Age: 29 Seve Trophy caps: 0 Ryder Cup caps: 0
An unsung performer in Europe who finished ninth on the Order of Merit. Tied sixth at the Open and recorded 10 other top 10 finishes. Yet to build on maiden Tour win in 2000.

Paul Lawrie (Sco)
Age: 34 Seve Trophy caps: 2 Ryder Cup caps: 1
The 1999 Open champion was chosen as captain Montgomerie's wild-card choice. Slipped from 10th last year to 51st on Order of Merit this term. Four wins, three defeats and a half in his Seve Trophy career.