Big result shows Man United are on right path under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United's Paul Pogba (right) celebrates scoring their side's goal 

Manchester United can see a glint of silverware at the end of the tunnel after an old-school victory in Milan and that, even more than second place in the Premier League, is what the club really needs if it is to bring back the glory days.

There’s been a lot of talk about how imperative it is for United to challenge again on home soil and to close the gap on noisy neighbours City, but don’t underestimate what this Europa League means to the future of both team and manager.