Fellow Englishmen John Bickerton and David Griffiths are among a group of five players a stroke behind.

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He ended in a 10-way tie on five under par, alongside Welshmen Stephen Dodd and English duo John Bickerton and Richard McEvoy.

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Ian Poulter is also within touching distance of the leaders on seven under, one shot clear of fellow Englishmen John Bickerton and Mark Foster.

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