Nick Faldo says he would like to captain the Ryder Cup team again, despite attracting widespread criticism for leading Europe to their first defeat to the United States in nine years.

Europe lost the match by five points at Valhalla in September and although many blamed the result on Faldo's decisions, the former world No 1 says he would relish the opportunity to take on the role in the future.

"I really enjoyed it," he said. "I loved the experience and I thought the team atmosphere was great. We all got on great and I loved that buzz.

"A month after [the Ryder Cup had ended] I thought 'wow, I miss the guys'. I hadn't been in that situation for 11 years since my last Ryder Cup. It is such a special event and if something happens further down the road I will certainly think about."

It remains unlikely that Faldo will captain Europe at Celtic Manor in 2010 with the likes of Jose Maria Olazabal, Sandy Lyle and Ian Woosnam emerging as favourites to take the role. And Colin Montgomerie says he would prefer to see Lyle given the captaincy.

"I think it is a one-hit deal and I think it should remain that way," Montgomerie said. "I have nothing against anyone trying to do it twice but I just think it should be a one-deal and that is your go. It would be a shame if Sandy did miss out. I would personally like to see him involved."