ALEXANDER Noren is the new clubhouse leader after shooting 67 in tough conditions at the Celtic Manor today.

The Finnish player is one shot ahead of overnight leader Keith Horne and Frenchman Victor Dubuisson on eight under par.

But there have already been two big name casualties on day two with home favourite Bradley Dredge (+6) and Colin Montgomerie (+15) certain to miss the cut.

Leaderboard: -8 Noren (36 holes); -6 Dubuisson (36), Horne (24); -5 Lane (36), Zanotti (26); -4 Manley (36)