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THREE LIONS!

English trio in the hunt at the Open

- Golf Correspond­ent at Royal Portrush By DEREK LAWRENSON

Justin Rose dared to dream of a rare open victory for an englishman after joining tommy Fleetwood and Lee Westwood in the mix in a thrilling second round at Royal Portrush.

‘it would be worth everything to win and it’s great to see tommy and Westy in with a shout as well,’ said the 38- year- old, who finished joint-second last year.

no englishman has won the open Championsh­ip since nick Faldo recorded the last of his three victories in 1992.

Fleetwood and Westwood are just a shot behind the joint halfway leaders, irishman shane Lowry and American JB Holmes, with Rose two adrift after all three lions shot four-under 67s on day two.

Rory Mcilroy fell agonisingl­y short of making the cut, carding a superb 65 after his 79 on thursday.

 ?? PICTURE: IAN HODGSON AP/GETTY IMAGES ?? Bearing down: Rose, Fleetwood and Westwood lead the English charge on day two
PICTURE: IAN HODGSON AP/GETTY IMAGES Bearing down: Rose, Fleetwood and Westwood lead the English charge on day two

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