Virgil van Dijk confirms Netherlands International future

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Following Sunday's clash with Bournemouth, attention will turn to the longest international break any of us have ever known. Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group F - Netherlands v Sweden - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 20, 2026 Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk reacts IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Troy Taormina | IMAGN IMAGES via ReutersIt is the start of a new era for the Oranje, following Ronald Koeman's dismissal.

Well, Xavi named his first Holland squad on Friday morning and the news all Dutch fans were waiting for arrived; Virgil van Dijk's name was on the list. Should van Dijk appear in all four matches during this elongated break, he would reach the 100 cap mark for the Netherlands.

The first of Holland's four matches during this window will be of extra interest to Liverpool fans. With van Dijk, Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo all included in Xavi's squad, Kopites may become honorary Dutch fans, for a fortnight at least.