Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman believes that Virgil Van Dijk is one of the best defenders in the world.

The Liverpool star put in an assured display as he kept the likes of Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son quiet during the Champions League final.

His team completed a 2-0 win to lift the trophy for the sixth time.

And Koeman was full of praise for his star defender.

When asked if Van Dijk was the best in the world, Koeman said to reporters: "One of.

"One of the best defenders, I think maybe Pique at Barcelona, but he was also not playing well against Liverpool, but he is one of the two or three best defenders."