Liverpool supporters are loving the Netherlands’ captaincy announcement

You can't say he doesn't deserve it.

Liverpool supporters have responded with what can probably be best described as "parental pride" today after Ronald Koeman announced the appointment of Reds centre-back Virgil van Dijk as the new Netherlands captain. The former Southampton defender - who arrived at Anfield for a record fee of £75 million in January - has slotted seamlessly into Jurgen Klopp's defence and provided much needed stability when partnered with either Dejan Lovren or Joel Matip. That stellar form has now been rewarded by Dutch manager Koeman, who confirmed the decision at a press conference today ahead of tomorrow's international friendly with England. "To be named international captain of Holland is very special and does a lot for me,"said Van Dijk of the decision. "It's going to be very special. Against England is a little bit more special." Delighted Liverpool supporters responded gleefully, with many putting the 26-year-old's name forward as potential captain of the club in the near future. https://twitter.com/WiggzLFC/status/976846153919729665 https://twitter.com/lovelysami82/status/976862998198456320 https://twitter.com/Jakebrown1994/status/976859247131623425 https://twitter.com/k_dreads1/status/976856626903822337 https://twitter.com/Koloholic/status/976856510423855104 https://twitter.com/TheRedmenTV/status/976855091469746177