Poulter keeps World Cup dream alive

IAN POULTER kept alive his chances of a place in England’s World Cup team in the €3m Linde German Masters which could mean a last-minute reprieve for his tonsils.

Poulter, who carded a second round 63 for a 16-under halfway total of 128, has been troubled by tonsilitis for several years, including during his Wales Open victory earlier this year.

He was bed-ridden for two days before finishing third in the Lancome Trophy on Sunday and has booked an appointment to have his tonsils removed on November 11.