RORY McILROY urged his Europe team-mates to prove they are one of the greatest sides in Ryder Cup history by retaining the trophy on American soil.

Since McIlroy — who partners Tommy Fleetwood against Collin Morikawa and Harris English in today’s opening foursomes — was part of Europe’s ‘Miracle at Medinah’ comeback triumph in 2012, there have been five consecutive thumping home victories.

But the Masters champion believes Luke Donald’s team can buck that trend with an away win.

Donald has named 11 of the same 12 players who won in Rome two years ago — with Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard replacing twin brother Nicolai as the only change.

And McIlroy , competing at his eighth Ryder Cup , said: “Since 2012, the home team has won every time and they also won convincingly.

“So whatev

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