Gary Lineker says English fans are "embarrassing" for Virgil van Dijk's treatment

Gary Lineker criticized the English fans as "embarrbading" for their treatment of Virgil van Dijk in the League of Nations.

The Liverpool defender represented Holland in the semifinals of the international competition against England.

Whenever the central defender touched the ball in the first period, he was booed by English fans encircled inside Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.

Liverpool fans have expressed their frustration on social media, with a tweet: "They can boo Van Dijk as he pleases, he will destroy England." We Scousers can watch and laugh at Little England. "

And another addition: "Will the English fans who hoist Van Dijk also hoist Trent Alexander-Arnold? I am so confused right now."

Lineker also revealed his disappointment to the English fans, simply tweeting: "embarrbading".

Van Dijk was appointed to the Netherlands from the starting lineup Thursday night, just five days after representing Liverpool in the Champions League final, which they won against Tottenham.

The Dutchman tweeted in advance: "We spent two great days coming back with the national team and it's a pleasure to see the boys again!

"We are all looking forward to our Nations League semi-final tomorrow against England!"