"Very proud. My family and my kids were here today so it was a special day,” Van Dijk admitted to reporters, including the ECHO, after his landmark appearance. “I might get a glass of red wine tonight just to celebrate, me and my wife. But that's it. The focus is then on the next game.

Virgil van Dijk was playing as Liverpool's only center-back at times against Nottingham Forest. But he is more than happy to do that if it gives the team the best chance.