Stenson was stripped of the Ryder Cup captaincy after joining the Saudi-funded circuit last July.

Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia are veterans of the match against the United States.

Donald played down his chances of becoming a playing captain.

Donald replaces Henrik Stenson after he was stripped of the role.

The Swede lost the job 127 days after his appointment following his decision to join the LIV Golf series.

The Swede was stripped of the captaincy on Wednesday.

The Swede agreed to be Europe’s captain in March but on Wednesday he was stripped of the role before officially joining the Saudi-backed tour.

Stenson was stripped of the role on Wednesday.

The 46-year-old Swede has effectively been sacked as captain with immediate effect.

Henrik Stenson is expected to be among the latest additions to the Saudi-backed breakaway.