Matt Fitzpatrick extends lead at Nordea Masters

Matt Fitzpatrick has extended his lead at the top of the Nordea Masters leaderboard to five shots heading into the final round of action.

The 21-year-old, seeking a second European Tour title at Bro Hof Slott Golf Club in Sweden, made five birdies in seven holes on his way to a round of 68.

Fitzpatrick slipped a shot behind Nicolas Colsaerts at one point as his overnight lead evaporated, but the Belgian's surge did not last and he ended the day tied in second with defending champion Alex Noren.

Noren, a two-time winner of this event in the past five years, carded a third-round score of 67 after recovering well from a sticky start to join Colsaerts on 10-under ahead of Sunday's final session.