Members of the European team spoke on Thursday (17 September) on the eve of the 14th Solheim Cup at the St. Leon course of Golf Club St. Leon-Rot in Germany.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English) Anna Nordqvist, Europe:

"I think they lost the last two cups and there is definitely more pressure on them. Because I feel like our team, we don't have to prove ourself with the last two victories. I think they have a lot of pressure. There's been a lot of talk about who's the underdog and who should win. The American team is definitely stronger in the stats (statistics). I think their average ranking in the World Ranking is 24 or 25, and we're 50. So I think they have the pressure this week. Maybe Juli (Inkster) is trying to take a different approach maybe trying to beat us. But I think we really have a strong team and we have a good plan."

SOUNDBITE (English) Karin Icher, Europe:

"I just wait for that. I never played a Solheim Cup in Europe, so it will be my first time playing on our soil. So I'm sure it's going to be very exciting. A lot of people are going to come and cheer for us. It's going to be more fun than when we played in America and we hear 'USA, USA all the way.' Maybe lower this year."

SOUNDBITE (English) Sandra Gal, Europe:

"Yeah, this is a dream come true. I think, if you ask any girl what it feels like to play in the Solheim Cup, it's just very special and a great honour to be playing in front of home crowds."

SOUNDBITE (English) Sandra Gal, Europe:

"Well, that's my biggest hope with the Solheim Cup, that it's going to change the image of golf in Germany. Hopefully it will get a bit of a newer, fresher look, one that is full of passion and enthusiasm. Because I think that's what the Solheim Cup is all about."