CRANS-SUR-SIERRE: Swedish outsider Alexander Noren won his maiden EPGA title here on Sunday when he landed the European Masters by two shots from Welshman Bradley Dredge.

The tournament, jointly sanctioned by the European Tour and the Asian Tour, was the first European event in which Ryder Cup points could be picked up for next year's clash with holders the United States.

The 27-year-old Noren - who set up victory with a masterful 63 on Saturday - shot a five-under-par 66 for an overall 20-under-par to edge out Dredge, whose 65 was unable to deliver him a second European Masters title after winning here in 2006.

Noren admitted it had been hard for him to get a good night's sleep as the overnight leader.

"I was so tired last night (Saturday)," conceded Noren, who shot up from 88th to 38th in the standings for the end of season Race to Dubai tournament.

"I tried to sleep till eight in the morning but I woke up at six."

Noren, who holed a magical eagle at the 15th to give him some breathing space over Dredge - who holed one of his own at the ninth - said he felt completely in command.

"I felt good from the start of the round," he said.

"I have never felt so good about my game. I had learnt from the last time several years ago when I led in the final round by one shot and lost. This time I saw that several players were shooting low rounds and that I needed to as well."

When asked if he felt he could make the Ryder Cup team he was phlegmatic.

"I just hope I stay there!" he said, referring to the fact he leads the early points standings.

The best-placed Asian player was Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee, who finished fifth on 14-under-par after a final round of 67.

"It was a good finish. I played good and started well on the front nine," said Jaidee, who leads the Asian Tour Order of Merit.

"I didn't make anything on the back nine and then made a good birdie on the last hole (after a bogey on 14)," added the Thai, who has won twice this season.

Jaidee is hoping that such a strong performance will see him selected as one of the two wildcards by International Team captain Greg Norman for the upcoming Presidents Cup with the United States.

He finished tied 13th at the British Open where he was in contention on the final day and also played in all four rounds at the US PGA Championship last month.

"I have no idea," said Thongchai when asked if he thought Norman would consider him in the side to face the United States next month.

"I played well. I'm okay, if I don't get in. Maybe I will try again and get into the world's top-50 which is the main thing for me," added Thongchai, who is presently 51st in the world.

Filipino Angelo Que completed a memorable week finishing tied for seventh after a 70.

"I'm actually happy with the way I played, four rounds under par is pretty good. Today, I didn't make many putts which I had hoped for. Everyone else played better which made me look I played bad but I didn't play bad," said Que.