Fan may get 'only joking' added to England World Cup winners tattoo after defeat
An England soccer fan who prematurely tattooed 'England World Cup Winner 2026' on his body is planning to add 'only joking' after the team's semifinal loss. The fan remains optimistic despite the team's exit.
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Image source, Sean Carrington Image caption, Sean Carrington said he was sure England would win the World Cup
An England fan who was so convinced the Three Lions would win the World Cup that he got a huge tattoo celebrating the "win" has decided to add the words "only joking" underneath.
Sean Carrington got the foot-long £550 inking of the trophy with the words "England World Cup Winner 2026" written below it after the team beat DR Congo.
But along with millions of other supporters he was left railing at another frustrating England exit after Wednesday night's late defeat against Argentina in the semi-final.
The 36-year-old, from Wigan, Greater Manchester, said he had "no regrets" about having it done and was now considering how to have it amended.
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