JIM Allenby scored an unbeaten half century to put Glamorgan in a handy position at the end of the second day of their LV= County Championship Division Two match against Worcestershire.

Allenby scored 71 not out with the Welsh county finishing on 235-7, a lead of 112, the County were bowled out for only 123 on the first day.

There were also useful contributions from opener Ben Wright (40) and Marcus North (48) in a low-scoring contest, while New Road seam duo Alan Richardson and Gareth Andrew claimed three wickets apiece.

Andrew made the breakthrough by bowling Will Bragg to leave Glamorgan 22-1.

The all-rounder was on target again after lunch, trapping Stewart Walters lbw before North and Wright gave the hosts innings some impetus by putting on 59 for the third wicket.

Glamorgan had reached the 100-mark but, in the next over, Wright pushed forward and edged behind to give Richardson his first wicket.

Murray Goodwin still has to make double figures at the start of his Glamorgan career and he went for only one run before Allenby hit successive fours to give his the lead.

North was then leg before to Richardson, while Mark Wallace went for one.

Allenby and Graham Wagg then moved Glamorgan past the 200-mark before the latter top-edged the new ball to Lucas off the bowling of Richardson.

Dean Cosker did a good job of guiding Glamorgan to the close with no further scares as the first innings lead went to three figures.