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Harrington: I want to play at 2018 Ryder Cup

Padraig Harrington has reiterated his intention to be a player rather than Europe's captain in the next Ryder Cup.

Harrington, who was a vice-captain in 2014 and 2016, said in the immediate aftermath of the 17-11 defeat at Hazeltine that he wanted to play at Le Golf National in Paris in 2018.

And the three-time major winner had no reason to change his mind after claiming a first European Tour title since 2008 in the Portugal Masters in Vilamoura.

"[With] the Ryder Cup, Paul McGinley kind of changed the parameters," the 45-year-old Dubliner told Sky Sports News.