Continental Europe captain Jean van de Velde praised his team as they fought back to trail Great Britain and Ireland by a single point after the second day of the Vivendi Seve Trophy at St-Nom-La-Breteche.

Continental Europe fought back to lead two of the five fourball matches against Great Britain and Ireland during the early stages of the second round of the Vivendi Seve Trophy at St-Nom-La-Breteche.

GREAT BRITAIN and Ireland captain Paul McGinley warned his players not to get carried away after a dream first day of the Vivendi Seve Trophy at St-Nom-La-Breteche saw them take a 4-1 lead over Continental Europe.

Great Britain and Ireland captain Paul McGinley warned his players not to get carried away after a dream first day of the Vivendi Seve Trophy at St-Nom-La-Breteche saw them take a 4-1 lead over Continental Europe.

Sergio Garcia came almost from nowhere to win the Lancome Trophy in Paris today - and boosted Darren Clarke’s hopes of being European number one this season.

Mark Roe’s worst fears were still in danger of being realised when he resumed the Lancome Trophy in Paris with a one-stroke lead today.

Latest leading positions in the second round of the Lancome Trophy at St-Nom-la-Breteche, Paris, France (Gbr and Irl unless stated, par 71):

Retief Goosen was one putt away from a European Tour record as he established a first-round lead at the Lancome Trophy in Paris.