Watch: Virgil van Dijk surprises McDonald’s customers at local drive thru

Virgil van Dijk surprised fans at a Merseyside McDonald's restaurant, handing out food to customers. The Liverpool star was promoting new menu items, the Wispa McFlurry and Wispa Gold McFlurry. "I’ve never been in the back here you know," Van Dijk said, as he surprised crew in the kitchen, making his very own treats for drive-thru customers. Those working at and visiting the Kirkby restaurant were left speechless as the Dutch defender also signed a number of items and took selfies with all staff. Watch more from Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB