'We Don't Fear Anyone,' Says European Captain Bjorn

Europe captain Thomas Bjorn said his team "don't fear anyone" as they prepare to take on a powerful United States line-up packed with nine major champions including a resurgent Tiger Woods at this week's Ryder Cup.

SaintQuentinenYvelines, France,(APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Sep, 2018 ) :Europe captain Thomas Bjorn said his team "don't fear anyone" as they prepare to take on a powerful United States line-up packed with nine major champions including a resurgent Tiger Woods at this week's Ryder Cup.

France's Le Golf National, just south of Paris, is only the second European venue outside of Britain and Ireland to stage the biennial showdown in which the United States will be targeting a first win on foreign soil since 1993.

The Americans are bidding to retain the trophy after a 17-11 rout at Hazeltine two years ago, and bring over a squad that has combined for 31 major titles -- compared to just eight for Europe.

"These are 24 of the best players in the world, and you know, when they go up against each other, they are all capable of amazing things on both sides," Bjorn told reporters at a joint press conference with US counterpart Jim Furyk on Monday.

"We don't fear anyone because we've played against them so many times before individually but we respect our opponents and know what we are up against. That I think is the key to all this.

"We'll go out and do what we can and play our game. What stands on the other side we know is one of the strongest American teams of all time, and we know we've got to play our best to come up against this team."