By Ian Poulter The Americans have a score to settle after surrendering the Ryder Cup back in 2012 after a sensational comeback from the Europeans. Englishman Ian Poulter gives Sportsmail the lowdown on the opposition as he aims to retain the trophy on home soil. (Top row L-R) Phil Mickelson, Keegan Bradley, vice captain Andy North, Bubba Watson, Matt Kuchar, vice captain Steve Stricker, (middle row L-R) Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, Hunter Mahan, vice captain Raymond Floyd, (front row L-R) Webb Simpson, Zach Johnson, Tom Watson, Jimmy Walker and Jim Furyk of the US Ryder Cup team pose
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US out for revenge after Europe pulled off the 'Miracle of Medinah' in 2012
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This year's Ryder Cup gets underway at Gleneagles on Friday
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Poulter assesses the opposition as Europe aim to retain trophy
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