Most of the Scottish fans who remain in the US have now moved on to Miami for their final group match against Brazil on Wednesday (23:00 BST), replaced by between 10,000 and 15,000 England supporters before their game against Ghana on Tuesday (21:00 BST).

So will the special relationship with British football supporters continue?

“I think England plays more of a favourite’s role, whereas Scotland is more of an underdog, so I think it’ll be a little bit different,” added Brandon, who has now replenished his stocks of beer.

“I think it’ll be a little less wild. We’ve taken Scotland under our wings. We’re in love with Scotland now, so we’re on their side.

“I think there’s a lot of other teams that people here would vote for besides England. But I think Scotland definitely jumped the list coming here.”

The feeling is similar at The Dubliner pub in the city centre, which became a hub for Scotland fans during their stay.

“The Scots kind of really took us over,” said manager Brian McDonnell.

“It’s been nothing short of crazy, you know. They’re an awesome crowd.

“Very understanding that we were slammed, that we were all working long hours. So they’re a great gang to have and it’s sad to see them go, but I’m sure there’ll be other people rocking up to take their place.”

When asked if England’s fans will be afforded the same welcome, he added: “We won’t maybe be hanging up an English flag outside as much as the Scottish flag, but they’re still welcome and will still have a good time.”

On Monday night, footage appeared to show Marcus Mumford – lead singer of folk band Mumford & Sons – being booed during a gig at Fenway Park after jokingly blaming the rainy weather on Scotland.

Indeed, chants of No Scotland, No Party could also be heard at one point.

A sign perhaps, of the challenge England fans face to win over the city in the way that their Scottish counterparts managed.

Some however, are confident that it can be done.

“We knew from the off Boston would be one of the great cities to visit at this World Cup,” said Thomas Concannon, England Fans’ Embassy lead at the Football Supporters’ Association.

Following the events surrounding the defeat at The Oval, England once again find themselves under pressure for their results on the pitch and conduct off it.

Stokes, McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key were all backed following the hammering in Australia.

However, sitting level with New Zealand at 1-1 after two matches, England are at risk of losing another series – they have won only two of their past nine Tests.

A series defeat against the Kiwis would be only their second at home since 2014 – also a loss to New Zealand, in 2021. England have not lost a home series of at least three Tests since they were beaten by South Africa 14 years ago.

“Anyone can lead when it’s easy,” said McCullum. “The true account of a leader or leadership group is to be able to lead when times are difficult.

“I remember talking to Eoin Morgan after 2015 World Cup, and you know how close I am with him. He came to me and asked me: ‘What do you think I should do?’

“I said: ‘Tough times don’t last, but tough blokes do.’ And I think it’s no different – you’ve got to be prepared to go through some tough times knowing that if you’re able to navigate through that, and hold the fort and hold your nerve, then there’s some good stuff to come.”

McCullum again addressed the terms of England’s midnight curfew, after admitting to some “ambiguity” in the aftermath of the defeat at The Oval.

The curfew was introduced following several off-field controversies during the Ashes.

Though the incident involving Stokes and Atkinson took place after the first Test had ended, England said the curfew was still in place.

However, Key revealed Atkinson claimed to not know it was in operation.

“It’s very well documented now the point around not just the curfew but our standards around protocols and all those sorts of things,” said McCullum.

“Time and place is important to be able to enjoy yourself and we’ll always try to encourage that.

“But excess is not what we’re after and when mistakes are made you need to make sure you iron them out and then we move forward as a team. That’s where we’re at at the moment.”

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