England’s World Cup preparations have faced a setback after match boots and training equipment were stolen in Kansas City, USA, ahead of the team’s inaugural training session.
The theft reportedly happened while the gear was being transferred from England’s pre-tournament location in Florida to their training facility at Swope Soccer Village in Missouri. Missing items include boots from several key players, official tournament balls, and additional training equipment.
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Kansas City police have begun an investigation and confirmed that two individuals have been taken into custody.
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“Two persons of interest have been detained for further inquiry,” a police spokesperson informed The Guardian.
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Despite this incident, manager Thomas Tuchel’s team is still set to conduct their first training session in Kansas City on Saturday. The Football Association has refrained from commenting but is likely to collaborate with local law enforcement to recover the stolen items.
This situation arises just days before England’s opening Group L match against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, adding an unexpected distraction for a squad eager to secure its first major international trophy in 60 years.
