Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and midfielder Gravenberch put a stamp on the Netherlands’ 4-0 victory over Canada in a pre-Euro 2024 friendly on Thursday.

Introduced as a second-half substitute, the towering defender rose to the occasion, heading home the final goal of the game in Rotterdam.The Oranje dominated the second half, with Memphis Depay, Jeremie Frimpong, and Wout Weghorst all finding the net before Van Dijk’s late contribution.Another Liverpool player, Ryan Gravenberch, saw significant playing time, featuring for 85 minutes.

Cody Gakpo, however, remained on the bench as an unused substitute for manager Ronald Koeman.This commanding win will serve as a confidence booster for the Netherlands as they gear up for the Euros. Van Dijk’s leadership and goal-scoring prowess will be crucial for their success in the tournament.