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00:00Well, Francesco, any lead is a good lead in this game and you'll take one into tomorrow.
00:04How do you reflect on your team's performance here on day one at the Hero Cup?
00:07Yes, I'm really, really happy and proud of how we started today.
00:13I think, obviously, a lot of tight matches,
00:15which is good also for Luke and the vice-captain to see.
00:19But yes, my guys did amazing.
00:23Obviously, it's a nice start, a long way to go,
00:25but it's always nice winning a day, winning a session.
00:29What was the key message going out there for your team this morning?
00:34Just that I trust them 100 per cent.
00:37I believe in them.
00:38I think they're amazing players,
00:41so really just to play their own game, be confident,
00:45enjoy, obviously, the team atmosphere.
00:49Being in a pairing is something that doesn't happen very often in our career,
00:55no matter how many team events you play.
00:57Just make the most of it and play some good golf.
01:01Obviously, in your own game, it was quite dramatic as well, playing alongside Nikolaj today.
01:05How impressed were you by him?
01:07Yes, very, very.
01:08He's a huge talent, very composed, great attitude.
01:14So, yes, I think I had a great time playing with him.
01:17Hopefully, he had a good time playing with me.
01:20But yes, him and all the other guys, I feel really lucky.
01:26I've got a team that it's very easy to manage,
01:29lots of nice guys that get along well.
01:31So we're having a great time so far.
01:33And just finally, the foursomes, obviously, tomorrow.
01:35Things change dramatically in that format.
01:38What will be your message for your team as they head out tomorrow?
01:42Not too dissimilar from today, to be honest.
01:45Obviously, I think the challenge tomorrow is two sessions,
01:48so you need to be mentally ready for that.
01:51However the morning goes,
01:53you need to reset and be ready for the afternoon.
01:57But like I said, they're all amazing players and competitors,
02:01so my job is pretty easy, really.