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Following a fine day for Europe in which they won 5½ to the USA's half a point, Ian Poulter warned against complacency in the 12 singles matches tomorrow as he is sure Corey Pavin's team will start strongly.

Ian Poulter warns team-mates to expect USA fightback in the singles Jamie Jackson at Celtic Manor 2010

When play resumed Sunday, Captain Corey Pavin's men shifted to sensible red sweaters and tried to rally themselves back.

A Rainy Cup Rydes Into Monday Jason Gay 2010

Pavin's decision to fly in Major Dan Rooney to give an address to his players was immediately reminiscent of Ben Crenshaw bringing in George W Bush, then the governor of Texas, to sharpen the team's appetite for battle on the eve of the crucial singles matches at Brookline in 1999 by reading out a celebrated letter from a beleaguered American soldier during the defence of the Alamo.

Corey Pavin seeking military help turns Ryder Cup into a nonsense Richard Williams at Celtic Manor 2010

Even Phil Mickelson, one of the weakest players on Pavin's team over the previous three days, managed a victory, beating Peter Hanson 4&2, though he took much of the blame for defeat upon himself.

Ryder Cup 2010: Graeme McDowell the perfect hero for Europe Lawrence Donegan 2010

Mr. Pavin's approach, by contrast, has emphasized bonding between the players and conserving energy for the matches.

The Captains Pair Up Their Crews John Paul Newport 2010

Pavin's wife, Lisa, has been variously slated as "outspoken" and "unhinged" after she said: "I want to win the Cup more than anything."

Ryder Cup 2010: Welcome to a weird world of facelifts and blind faith Anna Kessel at Celtic Manor 2010

DiMeglio tweeted that the two were face to face and Gray "stuck his finger in Pavin's face."

Jim Gray & Corey Pavin FEUD: Who Is Telling The Truth? 2010

Gray accused Pavin of lying and, according to USA Today golf writer Steve DiMeglio and ESPN, Gray stuck his finger in Pavin's face during the confrontation.

Jim Gray to Corey Pavin: 'You're going down' 2010

But that will not be known until 3 October, leaving observers to speculate about, and the leaders of the US team to dance around, the rather obvious fact that in the end Pavin's choice of wildcard picks was not much of a choice at all.

Corey Pavin takes a punt on Ricky Fowler for Ryder Cup 2010

He can no longer earn an automatic berth by winning the event, but a strong performance might make Pavin's decision easier.

Tiger Woods has strong start in The Barclays 2010