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

HOLDERS Britain and Ireland carry a virtually unassailable lead into the final round of the Jacques Leglise Trophy t Lahinch today after defeating Continent of Europe 9½ to 2½ on the opening day of foursomes and singles matchplay.

Portmarnock's Noel Fox hit a two under par 70 to take a three shot lead into the final two rounds of the AIB Irish Amateur Open at Royal Dublin.