Cumbrian badminton star Lauren Smith swept into the quarter-finals of the European Games after a third straight victory.

Smith and mixed doubles partner Marcus Ellis made short work of their Austrian opponents in their third pool game in Poland.

The Longtown star and Ellis claimed a 21-10, 21-9 victory on Thursday morning to top their group.

It followed previous victories over Slovenian opponents and then the German pair who are reigning European champions.

Carlisle-born Smith and Ellis can now look forward to action in the last eight on Friday, as the Team GB pair aim to reach Saturday's semi-finals and then Sunday's final.

They are the title holders in the European Games.

Their latest victory, against Philip Birker and Katharina Hochmeir, was their most comfortable of the tournament so far.

Previously they came from a game down to complete an impressive comeback triumph against German duo Mark Lamsfuss and Isabel Lohau, winning 16-21, 21-17, 21-10.

Their opening match produced a 21-8, 21-13 triumph over Slovenians Miha Ivančič and Petra Polanc.