SOUTHAMPTON'S Richard Bland could secure his first ever European Tour win tomorrow.

The Stoneham golfer shot a superb third round 66 at the Avantha Masters, in India, to grab a share of the lead ahead of the last day.

The 37-year-old's sparkling six-under at the DLF Golf and Country Club moved him to 11-under for the championship.

Thanks to his bogey-free round, Bland is now one of seven players tied for the lead heading into the final day.

Despite shooting the low round of the day, Bland revealed he never felt like he was playing at his best.

"I have to say that it felt a bit strange that 66, because there were points when I felt that I wasn't playing too well," he said.

"It felt like my playing partners played better than I did but I was the one that made the score. They are probably at home cursing me at the moment but you have to take the luck when it comes your way.

"Sometimes you have to do it the ugly way. I'm not saying it was a really ugly day but usually 66s are a little bit prettier than that. But I managed to take advantage."