And finally…quarter of Brits admit they wear lucky pants for prosperity

A survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed that 26 per cent of Brits own some type of good luck charm, with pants proving to be the most common wearable good luck charm.

A staggering 24 per cent claim to own a pair, while a further 17 per cent own a lucky piece of jewellery.

One in 10 (11 per cent) own a lucky pair of socks, eight per cent have a pair of lucky shoes, and five per cent claim to own a shirt which brings them good luck.

Among the most common situations that people adorn these items are; an exam (81 per cent), a first date (72 per cent), a job interview (34 per cent) and a sporting event (66 per cent).

Of those surveyed, 74 per cent said they would never get rid of their good-luck piece, and one in 5 (19 per cent) wouldn’t wash their lucky garment.

The research carried out by by online games firm Wink Slots also found that 59 per cent of respondents said that wearing their lucky item made them feel more confident in nerve-wracking situations.

A Wink Slots spokesperson said: “For many, these lucky garments carry lots of history and fond memories, hence why their owners feel that they bring prosperity. Possessing a lucky charm can bring its owner luck by boosting confidence and lifting spirits, resulting in better decision making.

“First dates, exams and job interviews are undoubtedly nerve-wracking situations and even the most confident people get nervous every now and then. So, if pulling on a pair of lucky pants makes them feel on top of their game then it can only be a good thing.”