McIlroy praised Hatton for the method of his Dubai Desert Classic victory and said the Englishman will be "a massive asset for the Europeans" at the next Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy took home a cheque for €405,000 after finishing joint fourth at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. The Holywood man produced a stunning final round as he recorded a six-under-par 66, which took him to 12 under for the week.

Rory McIlroy may be seven shots back going into the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, but the defending champion believes he still has every chance of securing win No. 5 at the tournament