And Van Dijk was quoted by Voetbal International as saying: "The man broke, stood with tears in his eyes because he had just lost his mother.

"I wished him strength and said that he had refereed well. It's a small thing, but maybe it helps him."

On Tuesday a video of the moment was posted on Twitter by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), accompanied by the words "Captain @VirgilvDijk; leading by example."

The Liverpool defender's volleyed goal came five minutes after Quincy Promes had netted Holland's first as they sealed the point they needed to move above France and claim top spot in Group A1.

Ronald Koeman's men, who had gone 2-0 down early on following goals from Timo Werner and Leroy Sane, will join England, Portugal and Switzerland at next summer's finals.

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