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Phil Mickelson’s run of 12 consecutive Ryder Cup appearances has come to an end after the 51-year-old was named as one of Steve Stricker’s vice-captains for next month’s matches at Whistling Straits. Mickelson has featured in every American Ryder Cup side since making his debut in the 1995 contest

Martin Gleeson will join England as attack coach, filling the gap left by Simon Amor’s departure in May. Former Great Britain rugby league centre Gleeson leaves Wasps after two years with the Premiership side. England defence coach John Mitchell can now join Wasps on 9 August – the day Gleeson