Millwall fan on the moment he took on knife-wielding London Bridge terrorists unarmed

An unemployed and homeless man dubbed the Lion of London Bridge has told ITV's Good Morning Britain of his snap decision to take on the three knife-wielding terrorists unarmed.

Millwall fan Roy Larner said he wants to be employed as a security guard after being credited with saving lives in Borough Market as his bravery occupied all three attackers while others fled.

The 47-year-old, who was due to stay on a friend's sofa on the night of the attack, said he is "so lucky to be alive" after being stabbed eight times in the terror attack, including large cuts to his neck, head and torso.

Nearly £50,000 has been raised in a crowdfunding campaign started by a friend to help Roy find a place to live and a job.

Roy, who had reportedly defiantly screamed "F*** you, I'm Millwall" in the attack, said he was so thankful for people's kindness as he revealed he was also looking for a wife as he bids to turn his life around after the attack.

He said he did not consider himself a hero, but did put out a cheeky appeal to his beloved Millwall football club to give him a season ticket.

Recounting the terror attack on June 3, he said he first noticed something was wrong when he saw people fleeing down the road outside the Black & Blue restaurant where he was drinking.

Roy Larner said he did not feel scared until he heard police gunshots. Credit: Good Morning Britain

"I looked round and there were three blokes there at the doors and everyone (ran) to the back of the restaurant," he said.

"I didn't have time to run. One was in front of me and pulled out a knife and started shouting about Allah.

"I just tried to fight back. The other two were going towards the restaurant. As I did well on one bloke, the other two came back and helped him and I had three around me."

The Millwall fan continued to fly the flag for his beloved London club in hospital. Credit: Good Morning Britain

Roy said he didn't feel scared until he heard gunshots as the police arrived on the scene.

The hero, who remains a nil-by-mouth patient, said he is now on the road to recovery though he was set to return to hospital after the interview for an operation.

He thanked the emergency services and hospital staff as he revealed he has been asked for selfies in hospital while others had been brought to tears by his remarkable bravery.