Bland takes the lead in Germany

Latest leading positions in second round of the BMW International Open, Nord-Eichenried Golf Club, Munich.

(Gbr & Irl unless stated)

(x) denotes amateurs

11under – Richard Bland (after 27 holes)

8 under – Bernhard Langer (Ger) (18)

7 under – John Bickerton (21)

Ian Poulter (18)

Robert Coles (18)

6 under – Emanuele Canonica (Ita) (21)

Darren Fichardt (Rsa) (20)

Jamie Spence (25)

Alastair Forsyth (23)

Trevor Immelman (Rsa) (18)

Selected others:

2 under – Padraig Harrington (18)

Justin Rose (22)

John Daly (USA) (22)

Level – Seve Ballesteros (Spa) (18)