It was relief, no doubt, but also a respect from two of the best centre halves currently operating in world football at the job they had done. In fact, it was a contest of centre halves, because all four on the pitch were truly outstanding. “Lovren in the final of the World Cup, van Dijk so powerful a top centre back. It's true that Gomez has struck an impressive partnership with van Dijk of his own, but Lovren and the Dutchman are at a different level. (Image: Getty Images)Lovren was immense, his tackling ferocious, and van Dijk was imperious, that one apparent mistake at the end apart.

Source: Daily Mirror October 07, 2018 19:07 UTC