The Poker Player’s Alliance has been saved a trip to the knackers’ yard after the digital entertainment company, Poker Central, acquired their assets, changed the name to the Poker Alliance and thrust Mark Brennan into the spotlight.

It’s raining outside. Each raindrop is pushing another stranger into the coffee shop. Yannick, from France, missed the win against Argentina because he had to serve half-naked teenagers sugary drinks with doughnuts swimming on top. Joanna, from Colombia, will miss England giving them a hiding on Tuesday because of the same deal.

And the rain keeps falling.

The strangers keep coming.