Written by @CraigHazell – that’s important!

Way back when at the beginning of last season, I told you all that Virgil Van Dijk would be an excellent acquisition for Southampton and indeed the Premier League. Many months later, I sit here swimming in my own self pity at being 908th in my own league, clinging onto memories that once made me believe I knew what I was doing. So much like a Croydon girl nearing payday, it’s time I look at my roots.

DEFENDER: VIRGIL VAN DIJK, SOUTHAMPTON

VVD is once again proving he is a vital part of Saint’s campaign on three fronts and in a season on leaky defences, Virgil has unassumingly led his team to 3 consecutive clean sheets. Bet you hadn’t noticed, had you? Don’t worry, Liverpool will have. With Saints playing at home this week to Burnley, they have a real chance to gain some…