Darren Clarke believes the wealth of young European talent could steer the continent to a fourth Ryder Cup triumph in a row in two years' time at Valhalla.

The Irishman was one of the senior members of the 12-strong side which triumphed 18 1/2-9 1/2 at the K Club yesterday, with three of the team in their 20s and a further four 35 or under.

Clarke (38), insists that stands them in good stead when the teams reconvene in Kentucky in 2008.

"It just shows the strength in Europe at the moment. We've got some fantastic players, a great young bunch of players who have formed the basis of this team and we're going to be a tough team to beat again next time at Valhalla," he told Sky Sports News.

"Whether the likes of Monty (Colin Montgomerie), myself and Jose Maria
(Olazabal) are going to be there again I don't know but they're going to have a great chance of going four in a row."

Sunday was an emotional day for Clarke, who was handed a wild card place in the team by captain Ian Woosnam and was competing just six weeks after the death of his wife Heather, who finally lost her fight against cancer.

The team dedicated the convincing win to her memory and Clarke, who was in tears as he claimed victory in his singles clash with Zach Johnson, said: "I'm delighted Woosie chose to give me a pick along with Lee and it has been fantastic to be part of this team.

"The support I've had from my team-mates, from their wives, from the American team, the American wives, captains, vice-captains, everything, the crowd has been very, very touching.

"It has meant a lot to me and to contribute to the team and score some points has been great."