With the country collectively holding its breath ahead of Euro 2020 final against Italy on Sunday, some will be turning to rituals and superstitions to make sure they’re not responsible for jinxing or causing bad luck to befall the team before the final.
From lucky clothing, black cats and finding pennies, a new nationwide survey has discovered what the superstitiously inclined will most likely be turning to prevent any negative vibes impacting the England squad.
Taking place across 15 UK cities, the research conducted by 888 Poker has found the public’s top five superstitions, so if you spot anybody following these rituals over the next few days. Leave them be, they’re doing their bit for the nation.
TOP FIVE SUPERSTITIONS
Find a penny, pick it up
Avoid walking under ladders
Breaking a mirror
Bad luck comes in threes
Knock on wood
Alongside the superstitious rituals, almost all of the nation (83%) have turned to wishes in the past, the most common hopes are usually for good health or a financial windfall, but between now and Sunday, you’d imagine most are turning their wishful attention towards making sure it comes home.
