Britain and Ireland off to good start in foursomes

Foursomes positions on the third day of the Vivendi Trophy with Seve Ballesteros, Continental Europe v Great Britain and Ireland, at St-Nom la Breteche, Paris, France, today.

(Continental Europe names first, Britain and Ireland lead 9-5):

Soren Hansen and Soren Kjeldsen 1 down to Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell (after 3 holes)

Henrik Stenson and Peter Hanson 1 down to Nick Dougherty and Steve Webster (1)

Anders Hansen and Francesco Molinari v Ross Fisher and Chris Wood

Alvaro Quiros and Miguel Angel Jimenez v Robert Rock and Oliver Wilson