Noren shares lead as Hatton jumps into Wentworth title contention

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Ryder Cup vice-captain Alex Noren delivered an incredible finish to take a share of the lead into the final round of the BMW PGA Championship, as Tyrrell Hatton charged into contention.

Noren - part of Luke Donald's European backroom team for his month's Ryder Cup - rolled in a final-hole eagle, having birdied his previous two holes, to card a third-round 65 at Wentworth and move alongside Adrien Saddier on 15 under.

Saddier registered three birdies in the last four holes to match Noren's 65 and ensure he will be part of the final group for the second week running on the DP World Tour, while Hatton is within two of the lead after finishing a bogey-free 64 with three consecutive birdies.

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Tyrrell Hatton ended his third round at Wentworth with a dazzling 64, including him playing his last 10 holes in seven under

Hatton is the leading title contender from Team Europe's 10-strong contingent who made it through to the weekend, with Viktor Hovland - briefly three ahead - in fourth on 12 under and Matt Fitzpatrick heading into the final day five behind.

Halfway leader Hideki Matsuyama fell seven strokes back after a four-over 76, a score matched by playing partner Justin Rose in the final group, while Rory McIlroy posted two double-bogeys in a two-under 70 that leaves 10 shots adrift.

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