The British number one beat Belgium's David Goffin in straight sets to give them an unassailable 3-1 lead in Ghent.

Murray, 28, won 11 of 12 points during Britain's first successful campaign since 1936.

"It's an amazing feeling. I imagine it will take a few days before it really sinks in," said the Scot.

"I've been pretty upset having lost matches before but I'd say that's probably the most emotional I've been after a win.

"It's incredible that we managed to win this competition. I didn't know that would ever be possible. It's great."

Murray was the dominant force for the fourth Davis Cup tie running as he became only the third man after John McEnroe and Mats Wilander to end a campaign with an 8-0 singles record.

He also matched American great Pete Sampras 20 years ago, the last man to win three live rubbers in a final.

"To have won all of the singles matches I played this year is great," Murray said. "I'm glad I was able to help the team. It doesn't happen too often. I'm proud of that."

Leon Smith, Murray's childhood coach, became Davis Cup captain five years ago with the team a play-off away from relegation to the event's lowest tier, and paid tribute to the efforts of his fellow Scot.

"He's just incredible," said Smith. "But he'll be the first to say that this is a team effort, and rightly so.

"What he's managed to do for this team is astonishing, to post that many wins in one year. He's put his whole body, his whole mind on the line every single time for the team.

"Really it's incredible. We're all grateful and proud of him. I know he'll say it's about the team, but we are really thankful for what he does."

A tight-knit British squad rushed to celebrate with their number one player after a magnificent lob clinched victory.

Kyle Edmund made his debut in the final, while James Ward has been an ever present in Smith's teams and provided a crucial win against the United States in round one, while Dom Inglot added world-class depth to a doubles roster boosted by Jamie Murray enjoying the best year of his career.

(BBC)