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Virgil van Dijk is hailed as a 'gentleman' by Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill after Liverpool star visited their dressing room to congratulate them for FA Cup tie and offer his shirt... as Elliott Bennett praises 'touch of class'

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been roundly praised by Shrewsbury Town after visiting the away dressing room after their FA Cup tie at Anfield on Sunday.

Jurgen Klopp's men overcame a minor scare against the League One side to win 4-1 and advance to the fourth round, with Kaide Gordon, Fabinho (twice) and Roberto Firmino netting after Daniel Udoh's shock opener.

At the full time whistle, Van Dijk, who started in defence for a makeshift Reds side, decided to make his way into the Shrewsbury dressing room to congratulate them on a valiant display while also offering his shirt.