James’ pace stings Bees
DANIEL JAMES inspired a spectacular second-half revival as his stunning solo strike saw off Brentford.
The Bees were stung after dominating the opening spell and making Swansea pay with a lightning counter-attack finished off by Ollie Watkins.
Goalkeeper Luke Daniels’ unlucky own-goal levelled the scores before James ran 84 yards in 8.48 seconds and produced a cool finish to give his side the lead.
Swansea boss Graham Potter said the goal underlined why James’ talents belong in the top flight.
“His next move would have to be to the Premier League,” said Potter. “The ability to sprint repeatedly, it’s
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Benrahma surging forward. He switched the ball to Neal Maupay, who teed up Watkins for his fourth goal in five games.
Potter’s misfiring side looked in trouble, but they began the second half with a quickfire double.
First, Celina bent a free-kick onto a post and the ball cannoned off Daniels’ back and over the line. James then took matters into his own hands to leave the defence for dead and put Swansea ahead.
Bees boss Thomas Frank looked on in disbelief moments later when Konsa flew into