McIlroy in contention at Omega European Masters

FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP

Rory McIlroy is one shot off the lead at the halfway stage of the Omega European Masters.

The two-time Omega Dubai Desert Classic winner is one of five players that trails Malaysia's Gavin Green going into the third round.

2017 Race to Dubai champion Tommy Fleetwood is also one stroke behind Green in Switzerland.

The third round gets underway later on Saturday.

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