Australian golfer Marcus Fraser remained in strong contention on Saturday after three rounds of the BMW International Open in Germany.

Fraser, 10-under-par with one round to play, was just two strokes behind English leader Danny Willett who was targeting a first tour win.

“I played really well at the start and gave myself a lot of chances,” said Fraser who had shared the lead after the first round.

“I missed a couple of putts but, overall, pretty happy. I scrambled pretty well from the start of the back nine and managed to birdie the last which capped off a good day.”

The 24-year-old Willett carded a three-under 69 to reach 12-under for the tournament to lead by one shot from compatriot Chris Wood and halfway leader Joel Sjoholm of Sweden.

Fraser, after a third round of 68, shares equal fourth with South African Keith Horne.

Fellow Australian Richard Green in nine strokes from the lead with a three-round total of 213.