Watford 0-4 Leeds United: Dan James sparks Leeds romp against Hornets

Watford saw enough of the ball to believe they were still in it but on 35 minutes two became three – Manor Solomon receiving the ball from a throw in, cutting inside and firing home via a wicked deflection off the heel of Mattie Pollock which left Selvik no chance.

Leeds were not done, adding a fourth just after the hour mark, Ao Tanaka combining with Piroe, whose dazzling close control put Pollock on his backside and whose left-foot finish proved too good for Selvik.

It was a 14th league goal of an increasingly impressive season for the striker.

With Leeds cutting loose with their full repertoire of attacking skills, James went close to bagging his hat-trick, pushing a shot from distance just wide after a flowing move.

Yet, with Leeds relaxing, the home side never gave up the fight and might have grabbed a consolation, Giorgi Chakvetadze hitting the bar and Imran Louza forcing a fine save from Illan Meslier three minutes from time.