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Caoimhe O'Neill

Netherlands give heroes welcome to Liverpool's Gini Wijnaldum and Virgil van Dijk following Champions League success

Champions League winners Virgil van Dijk and Gini Wijnaldum were given a heroes welcome as they arrived at the Netherlands' squad's team hotel on Monday night.

The Dutch duo came fresh from an historic few days with Liverpool - which saw them crowned champions of Europe.

But it isn't holiday time just yet for Wijnaldum and Van Dijk as they are set to be involved as Holland take part in the inaugural Nations League finals this weekend.

Georginio Wijnaldum (left) and Virgil van Dijk celebrate with the trophy (Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Upon arrival the pair can be seen entering the lobby as their compatriots warmly congratulate them.

Former Reds' attacker Ryan Babel is one of the first to give the champions a celebratory hug.

In a separate video shared by the Oranje's official Twitter, Memphis Depay leads a rendition of the Wijnaldum song.

Ronald Koeman's side will do battle with Gareth Southgate's England on Thursday in the semi final showdown.

Both videos have already amassed a combined audience of over half-a-million.
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