Captain Monty has Langer in his sights

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Europe's current and former captains are partners in the opening round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Cologne.

"I've not played with Bernhard for a couple of years, but I know he's here to win because I know how competitive he is," said Montgomerie. "As a foursomes partner, you could do a lot worse. I'm looking at every eligible player, and that includes him."

Langer would become the oldest player in Ryder Cup history if he was selected, and it would be an even bigger shock than Greg Norman's choice on Tuesday of out-of-form Adam Scott for the Presidents Cup.

But the double Masters champion has won well over £1million on the American Champions Tour (over-50s) again this season, with 11 top-10 finishes in 16 events, and on his last two appearances on the regular European circuit came sixth and ninth.

"He has kept himself in shape - and if you talk about the most professional player in golf over the last 30 years he would come top of the list in every aspect," added Montgomerie, who partnered the German in 1991, 1997 and 2002.

Langer himself said: "I've been playing some of my better golf the last three years, that's for sure.

"I'm not as strong or as flexible, but technically I think my swing is getting better. I've become more consistent, and my putting is at times better too.

"Being successful breeds confidence - and confidence is always good in this game."

As for the possibility of equalling Nick Faldo's record number of 11 caps next year, he added: "It would be up to the captain, because there is no way I'm going to qualify."