Rory McIlroy finished with three birdies in his last four holes and held a one-shot lead as the second round of the FedEx St Jude Classic drew to a close last night.

England were today considering whether to appeal against Courtney Lawes’ two-match ban for recklessly striking Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma with his knee.

Scotland beat England 4-3 to win the European Amateur Youths’ Team Championship at the Island.

End of day results from the European Youths Team Championships at The Island Golf Club, Dublin.