Luke Donald open to leading Europe again at 2025 Ryder Cup in New York

• I'll obviously consider it,' says victorious captain
• Donald praises Rory McIlroy and team for collective spirit

Luke Donald will soon have a decision to make. The swell of support from Europe's successful Ryder Cup team for Donald taking the captaincy again in 2025 plus, bluntly, the lack of obvious alternatives means the Englishman is certain to be offered a follow-up. This will be informal at first, with the scenario crystallising in the early part of next year.

Captaincy the Donald way - the very definition of thorough - is exhausting. The competitor in him will want to see whether he can retain the cup in the cauldron of New York's Bethpage. There are, however, a multitude of elements to contemplate. Winning 16-11 at home is one thing; backing it up on American soil another entirely.