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England's World Cup boots stolen before first training session in Kansas City

Equipment stolen during transportation from Florida

England's World Cup boots stolen before first training session in Kansas City

TL;DR

  • England's match boots and training equipment were stolen during transportation to their World Cup training camp in Kansas City.
  • The theft occurred while equipment was being moved from their pre-tournament base in Florida.
  • Boots belonging to star players, official tournament balls, and training gear were among the stolen items.
  • The Kansas City Police Department is investigating and has taken two suspects into custody.
  • The incident poses a challenge for the team ahead of their opening match against Croatia.