Monty excels but Sweden lead in Barbados

Colin Montgomerie single-handedly lifted Scotland to within sight of their first World Cup title in Barbados today.

Montgomerie made life easy for team-mate Marc Warren with all six of their birdies in a third-round 65 to lie 14-under-par, just two shots off the lead held by Sweden's Henrik Stenson and
Carl Pettersson.

Overnight leaders Argentina - Angel Cabrera and Andres Romero - are in second place on 15-under-par.

Ireland's Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley would appear to be out of contention on seven-under despite carding a 66 today.

It was pointless me playing today,' admitted Warren, European Tour rookie of the year in 2006, 18 years after his team-mate.

'I contributed on about two holes but Colin was awesome.

Scotland got off to a slow start with Warren needing to hole from three feet for par on the first after Montgomerie three-putted from long range, and after seven holes they trailed Argentina by five shots.

But Montgomerie turned on the style with four birdies in a row on the back nine - the highlight coming with a three-wood second shot to 12ft on the 12th - and could also have birdied the last only to leave his 15ft attempt just short.

Defending champions Wales also ensured they would not give up their title without a fight after a superb third-round 62 to lie on 11-under-par.

Pre-tournament favourites England - David Howell and Luke Donald - are out of contention after carding a woeful 70 to finish seven-under-par, nine shots off the pace.