England’s David Howell is on target to end a six season victory drought after moving into a share of the lead on day three of the French Open in Versailles.

Howell recorded a day three 67 to move to six under par before being joined atop of the board by Denmark’s Anders Hansen who signed for a 69.

South African George Coetzee (70) is in third place on five under par and with French hero Raphael Jacquelin (70) and Germany’s in-form Marcel Siem (73) still very much in striking range on four under par.