Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk hopes the composure he displays on and off the pitch can help get the team over the line in the title race.The Netherlands centre-back's coolness under pressure is one of his trademarks but since taking over the captaincy from Jordan Henderson in the summer he has tried to instil that across the squad.And results so far suggest it is working as they head into the final eight matches of the season XXXX."I think the calmness I want in life personally - trying not

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk hopes the composure he displays on and off the pitch can help get the team over the line in the title race.The Netherlands centre-back's coolness under pressure is one of his trademarks but since taking over the captaincy from Jordan Henderson in the summer he has tried to instil that across the squad.And results so far suggest it is working as they head into the final eight matches of the season XXXX."I think the calmness I want in life personally - trying not to stress about the small things that shouldn't have an influence on your state of mind - is something I try to implement in the group," the 32-year-old, speaking at the launch of this year's McDonald's Fun Football programme, told the PA news agency."Try to focus on where we have influence and that is our performances. I know I have a big role."I'm quite vocal but it's more I'd rather have a good atmosphere outside the pitch, I want everyone to feel comfortable and feel happy and express themse