Matt Fitzpatrick remained one shot behind leader Marcel Siem after the second round of the Betfred British Masters on Friday.

The 30-year-old Fitzpatrick made a total of five birdies and two bogeys in an impressive round of 69 at the Belfry that will surely have caught the eye of European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.

Fitzpatrick can no longer qualify automatically for next month's Ryder Cup but will be hoping to be one of the captain's picks.

Fitzpatrick saved his best until last as he holed his 22-foot birdie effort on the 18th to delight his home crowd and reach eight under.

"The crowd was fantastic. We had a lot out there today following, and it's amazing. It's really nice to have that support," he said.

"I'm just looking forward to the weekend, like I said earlier in the week, j

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