Miguel Angel Jimenez has said that Darren Clarke deserved to be named as captain of Europe for the 2016 Ryder Cup.

The Spaniard admitted that he was "disappointed" not to be selected for the role himself, but would be available to assist Clarke.

"I sent Darren a text last night just to say well done and that I know he'll do a great job," Jimenez told Golf365.

"I didn't call him because I knew he would be very busy, but I wanted to say well done and that if he needs anything from me when he is captain then all he has to do is call me.

"He deserves to be the Ryder Cup captain as much as I do. I would love to do it one day but I am happy for Darren because he has done a lot for the Tour as well."

Jimenez has played in the Ryder Cup four times, and was vice-captain in 1997, 2012 and 2014.