Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk hailed his side as the "truly deserved" champions of England after they secured the Premier League title with four games to spare.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said winning the Premier League title was an achievement the club would never take for granted after the Merseysiders thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 to secure a 20th top-flight crown in front of a roaring Anfield on Sunday.

Virgil van Dijk gave an emotional interview after Liverpool were confirmed as Premier League champions following their dominant win over Spurs coming days after his contract extension