Will England fans in Boston follow Scotland's lead?

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Will England fans in Boston follow Scotland's lead? Image source, PA MediaImage caption, England fans enjoy the party in Boston on Monday nightByDan Roan Sports editor, AtBostonPublished1 hour ago"We probably ran out of almost every beer at some point, but it was a lot of fun. "In the shadow of Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, Brandon Finnan, manager of the Cask 'n Flagon pub, is reflecting on the past fortnight.

With the city hosting both of Scotland's first two World Cup matches since 1998, the Tartan Army descended in their tens of thousands. And venues like Brandon's enjoyed one of their busiest-ever spells. "I think a lot of us took it for granted in a way," he said.

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"We didn't know what to expect really. We heard the Scottish were coming. And when they showed up, they showed up very deep!

"Speaking for the city of Boston, we feel blessed. They've been amazing to us. They've treated all the staff with nothing but respect.

"They took time to understand how our tipping works, they cleaned up. And I think they brought a lot of happiness to the city when we needed it. So it was very nice to see.

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"The city really needed this positive atmosphere right now, and I think it's brought a lot more than we expected, so we're all for it and we wish it would last longer. "Such sentiments are widely held here, after the city's people seemed to take the Scots to their hearts. Such was the bond that was forged, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed a letter of intent to establish Boston and Glasgow as 'sister cities'.

Meanwhile, the Boston Globe newspaper took out a full-page advert in honour of the Tartan Army. "You came for the World Cup, but gave us something more," it read. "For a week, you turned train stations into singalongs, Fenway into a football ground, and an ordinary June into something we'll be talking about for years.

"Boston Red Sox President Sam Kennedy wrote to the Scottish FA thanking it for "something none of us will forget", after hundreds of fans visited Fenway Park for a regular-season baseball match on 14 June, lending the stadium a unique atmosphere. "Kilts and Scottish flags filled our ballpark with a spirit that has no equivalent in American sport," he wrote. "The Tartan Army treated our home like their own, and we are better for it.

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