'Just joking' added to England World Cup win tattoo
Sean Carrington, from Wigan in Greater Manchester, was so sure the Three Lions would win the World Cup that he requested a foot-long trophy homage captioned "England World Cup Winner 2026" after the nation's round of 32 victory over DR Congo. However, the roofer has returned to the chair almost a month after England were knocked out at the semi-final stage by Argentina."I'm more bothered that England hasn't won the World Cup than I am to have a tattoo on my leg," the 36-year-old said, adding: "It's not bothering me. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.Related topicsTattoosMore like thisFan has huge £550 tattoo declaring England World Cup winnersPublished15 JulyGreat-gran's England-themed home wows neighboursPublished17 June
- ▪Sean Carrington, from Wigan in Greater Manchester, was so sure the Three Lions would win the World Cup that he requested a foot-long trophy homage captioned "England World Cup Winner 2026" after the nation's round of 32 victory over DR Cong
- ▪However, the roofer has returned to the chair almost a month after England were knocked out at the semi-final stage by Argentina."I'm more bothered that England hasn't won the World Cup than I am to have a tattoo on my leg," the 36-year-old
- ▪You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.Related topicsTattoosMore like thisFan has huge £550 tattoo declaring England World Cup winnersPublished15 JulyGreat-gran's England-themed home wows neighboursPublished17 June
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'Just joking' added to England World Cup win tattooImage caption, Sean Carrington, 36, has had the line 'Only Joking!' added to his huge tattoo declaring England as World Cup WinnersByGeorgie Docker and Michelle Adamson, North WestPublished4 August 2026, 13:51 BSTUpdated 22 minutes agoA man who spent £550 on a huge tattoo declaring England as World Cup 2026 winners has returned to the parlour to add the phrase "just joking!". Sean Carrington, from Wigan in Greater Manchester, was so sure the Three Lions would win the World Cup that he requested a foot-long trophy homage captioned "England World Cup Winner 2026" after the nation's round of 32 victory over DR Congo.
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