The Wales international made his eighth start of the season, against Real Sociedad in Turin on Thursday, and went on to complete the full 90 minutes for the first time since the 6-2 win over Leeds prior to Christmas.
James made sure his manager’s decision to play him from the off was vindicated, slotting home a late breakaway goal and playing a key part in Bruno Fernandes’s second, as the Basque outfit were put to the sword at Allianz Stadium.
After the final whistle, Solskjaer praised Daniel’s ‘X-factor’ and said he was always in his plans, and it’s clear that message has rubbed off on our no.