Having led Holland to next summer's World Cup, Van Dijk admits it is likely to be his last international tournament.
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He said: “I obviously want to thank everyone who’s here, all the players, the staff and all the people who make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
“I’m proud to be the captain of Oranje and to lead you every single time. I’m already excited for the final tournament and to achieve success together.”
Van Dijk was speaking after Holland's final World Cup qualifier against Lithuania, which they won 4-0 on Monday night.