Buttler’s barbs were in stark contrast to the relaxed Caribbean surroundings, but also the words of his coach Matthew Mott.

Australian Mott has spoken of a “commitment to open up” – that England were “guilty of being a bit insular” during their time in India.

Buttler gave an indication into his mind. What matters more is what he says inside the dressing room.

The England captain was resting the last time England met Scotland in a men’s international but four of the squad were in the XI stunned in Edinburgh.

The Scots have beaten Bangladesh, West Indies and Ireland in recent years and another upset would put them in a position to qualify from a group that also includes Australia, Oman and Namibia.

“People now are not taking us lightly, they know we are not to be underestimated,” all-rounder Michael Leask told the BBC.

“I don’t like the word free hit but we have nothing to lose.”

Tuesday’s meeting will be on the same pitch on which Namibia edged out Oman in a super over after a low-scoring match on a slow, difficult surface.

That raises the prospect of a T20 debut for England left-arm spinner Tom Hartley, but far more likely is an XI similar to the final T20 win against Pakistan at The Oval.

Wood and Topley both put in a spell in practice as did Sam Curran, who is trying to recapture his form. The player of the tournament from 2022 is almost certain to miss out.

The struggles in India are the most recent memory of England’s white-ball side on the big stage but that night in Melbourne was only 18 months ago.

England have plenty in their favour going into this World Cup.

They should be contenders but need what they did not get in India – a good start.