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The next Van Dijk? 10 Dutch youngsters who could be stars

After the Netherlands international's £75 million move to Liverpool, Goal takes a look at the next Dutch stars tipped for big things

Although their game is struggling to compete with the world's best at international and club level, Netherlands have shown they are still producing players capable of reaching the top of the game after Virgil van Dijk became the most expensive defender in history,

The £75 million Liverpool paid to sign the centre-back from Southampton generated a lot of debate, with many insisting the Reds had overpaid.

But the 26-year-old will certainly boost a defence in need of strength and stability and got off to a great start with a debut goal in the FA Cup win over Everton.