However, Van Dijk is especially satisfied with the Dutch team this Sunday evening. “It was just a very good match. Good from start to finish. Good goals too. Beautiful evening,” he told NOS.

To continue: “You are also more steady on the ball. The pitch was also a lot better than against Malta, which also helps. You want to start well and we do that. We know what’s at stake. Now we have to finish it in the next period and then the first goal has been achieved.”

Van Dijk does not want to dwell too long on his Orange anniversary. “I don’t think now is the time to talk about myself. I prefer to leave that to others. Now I especially want to achieve something great with this group.”

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