Dan Thomas, 29, from Swindon, Wiltshire, got the tattoo, including a depiction of the Henri Delaunay Cup, on his left leg days before the final, but says he does not intend to cover it up after the loss.
England’s wait for a major men’s trophy since the country won the World Cup in 1966 goes on after substitute Mikel Oyarzabal hit the net in the 86th minute. It was a second successive European Championship final defeat for Gareth Southgate‘s side.
But Thomas remains confident the Three Lions will win the next tournament in 2028 and plans potentially to alter his tattoo in four years.
“We came close, I don’t regret the tattoo,” the data consultant said.
“If anything, I don’t think it’d be hard to change the four into an eight in four years’ time. I won’t be covering it up. Absolutely no regrets and I still love it.”
Mr Thomas described the result as “bittersweet” and praised the team for reaching the final. “Bittersweet after the game, the result wasn’t what we wanted, but a great achievement to reach yet another final,” he said. “It’s only a matter of time before we win something. He praised the performances of Marc Guehi and Kobbie Mainoo, two youngsters who played well for England.
The superfan has urged other England fans to get their own tattoos to show support for the Three Lions ahead of the next tournament. “I don’t really tend to look at the comments on my tattoo. Other people’s opinions don’t phase me,” the data consultant said.