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Liverpool ace van Dijk scores winner for Netherlands to secure Nations League finals spot

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk secured victory for the Netherlands over Belgium in the Nations League on Sunday.

Louis van Gaal's side needed to avoid defeat by three goals against second-placed Belgium.

Van Dijk's 73rd minute header ensured the Oranje booked their place in the Nations League finals.

The Dutch ended their group campaign unbeaten, six points clear of Belgium.

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