Rory McIlroy has charged to the summit at the Dubai Desert Classic after a brilliant 8-under second round.

The Ulsterman fired eight birdies, including three in his final three holes at Emirates Golf Club, to leapfrog Scotland's Marc Warren into top spot on 14-under.

Meanwhile, Graeme McDowell is two shots away from his compatriot after a 65 on day two, while Peter Lawrie ended above the projected cut on 2-under. 

Rory birdies 16. One back of the lead with two to play. #ODDC pic.twitter.com/NjllEBj7wM

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