England fans have been out in force in Boston ahead of their second World Cup match against Ghana, though their behaviour has not won over locals in the same way as Scotland's much-loved Tartan Army.

The Three Lions opened their campaign with an emphatic 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas, fuelling optimism among supporters. More than 14,000 have since descended on Boston for the second group-stage clash, with large, noisy gatherings forming across the downtown area.

At The White Bull Tavern in Downtown Boston, the party reportedly tipped into chaos, with staff closing early after supporters were seen standing on furniture and knocking chandeliers. A staff member said around 200 fans had filled the bar on Monday night and warned of a 'crazy' atmosphere after the match, predicting earlier closures for nearby venues.

Members of the UK's football policing unit were seen coordinating with Boston Police Department (BPD) officers on Union Street, where around 20 officers lined up outside as fans spilled onto the street.

And Boston residents were quick to react online, with one person writing on X: 'Just met my first group of England fans in Boston. Some of the worst vibes I've ever encountered. Please do what you did in 1776 and evacuate xx'.

Another responded to a video of England fans chanting anti-Scotland songs: 'Bad energy out of these absolute numpties. I think Scotland is akin to Boston and England is akin to New York. The arrogance. The looking down on. Zero class. Negative energy. While Scots are the opposite.'

A third added: 'I went to Boston for Scotland v Haiti and it was fantastic. God love the England supporters, but this ain't the way to win the hearts and minds.'

England supporters have undoubtedly been making themselves heard across the city. Hundreds gathered at venues including The Greatest Bar, where a sea of red-and-white shirts sang, danced and played with inflatable props despite heavy rain. Former England winger David Bentley even led fans in a rendition of Wonderwall.

Elsewhere, comic character and Sunday league football manager Steve Bracknall (real name Chris McClure) rallied supporters with chants of 'we're on our way', reflecting belief in a deep tournament run.

It was always going to be tricky matching the popularity of their predecessors Scotland, who were in the city for both of their first group stage games against Haiti and Morocco - and left residents bemused by putting cones on the city's statues.

According to social media, the Scotsmen who made the trip to the east coast have been a major hit with the American locals.

Hundreds of young women from Boston flooded to TikTok this week to share videos of them drinking, dancing and partying with the kilt-wearing Scots. 

One woman even organised a dating event, and called on all Scots to visit a bar where 100 single US women were desperate to meet them. 

Another lady, who posted a video of her in a Scotsman's arms, wrote on the app: 'I may not be happily married but at least I'm single while the Scottish are in town for the World Cup.' 

A separate video, which racked up more than 70,000 likes, showed a fan carrying a woman on his back through the streets of Boston, with the caption reading: 'If he won't, a Scottish man will.' 

While one more TikToker hailed the 'kindness' of the travelling Britons, urging American men to take notes. The woman said: 'If I was a single girly living in Boston right now... you need to go by the bars. If you don't go, you're doing something wrong because you could find a nice Scottish man. 

'They seem very nice. They wanted to pet my dog. So I'm just saying, you should all go (to local bars).' 

The boozy Scottish influx also delivered a major boost to Boston's hospitality sector. The Greatest Bar reported its best trading week in 22 years, surpassing World Cup sales projections within days. According to CBS, the venue would normally expect a quieter period at this time of year.

Meanwhile, bars have scrambled to keep up with demand. Brian McDonnell, manager of The Dubliner, said supplies were being replenished daily, with extra refrigeration units installed to cope with soaring beer consumption.

Tourist information centre Meet Boston reported that The Dubliner and The Haven alone served more than 300 kegs of Tennent's.

For travelling England fans, the experience has come at a cost. The city has faced criticism over transport prices, with train fares rising to $80 (£60.40) from the usual $20 (£15.10). Parking near Gillette Stadium in nearby Foxborough has also proved expensive, with one supporter paying $180 (£135.89).

Still, many insist the trip is worth it.

Adam Parkinson, 32, from Barnsley, said: 'It's a once-in-a-lifetime type of thing, it's England at a World Cup.

'We saved up – we kind of had it in mind to come.

'It's one of them, right? You've just got to do it sometimes.'

For others based in the US, the tournament offers a rare chance to see England live. Rhys Thomas, 31, originally from Birmingham, said the Boston match would be his first.

'This is actually the first England game I will have been to,' he said.

'I live in the States and now the World Cup is here, so I was just like 'we've got to go'.'

Despite paying $490 (£370) for tickets, he admitted prices could have been far higher: 'I had heard a lot worse… I was ready to probably pay thousands last second.'