Simon Thornton leads the Irish at the Portugal Masters ass the tournament enters its third day in the Algarve.

Thornton resumes from 8 under par, tied for 14^th place.

Paul McGinely, the European Ryder Cup, is three shots back from Thornton on 5 under.

Three golfers share the lead on 12 under, with England’s David Lynn and Paul Waring tied with South Africa Henie Otto.