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After moving up to 5th in the world rankings, Tyrrell Hatton hopes to book a spot in Padraig Harrington's Ryder Cup side sooner rather than later.

Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington hopes to see a full capacity crowd at this year's Ryder Cup, but said there is little "wiggle room" to delay the event any further.

The Spaniard shot a 6-under par opening round at the Dubai Desert Classic and sits two behind leader Richard Sterne.