Rory McIlroy is the latest player to back Darren Clarke as the next Ryder Cup captain for Europe.

McIlroy was among influential voices who threw support behind Paul McGinley when European Tour officials were choosing a captain for Gleneagles, saying that his fellow Northern Irishman would be "the perfect man to lead the team." 

Clarke and Miguel Angel Jimenez have been mentioned as possible captains for 2016.

Lee Westwood also backed Clarke yesterday.