Fan tempts fate in wildest way with £550 tattoo declaring England World Cup champions

Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published July 15, 2026 9:17pm Updated July 15, 2026 9:17pm An England fan (Photo by Emilee Chinn – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) An optimistic England fan has nailed his colours to the mast early by getting an England World Cup champions tattoo. But he also has back up plan if it all goes wrong. Sean Carrington, from Manchester, has been proudly showing off his fate-tempting tattoo which feathures the trophy, with the words ‘England World Cup Winner 2026’ etched in capitals underneath. The fan said he has had complete confidence in the Three Lions bringing back the ultimate football prize since England beat DR Congo 2-1. Holy Trinity Tattoo Studio in Standish managed to squeeze Sean in before England took on Norway. Sign up for all of the latest stories Star