England's World Cup Preparation Hit by Theft of Training Equipment Before Team Arrives in Kansas City

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(Central News Agency, Kansas City, 12th - international wire reports) U.S. police reported that a vehicle transporting England's football team equipment to their World Cup training base was broken into before the team arrived in Kansas City, resulting in the theft of training gear. British media reported that the stolen items are believed to include footballs and players' cleats.

According to Reuters, the equipment was stolen while being transported from England's pre-tournament training base in Florida to Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City. The gear was intended to be ready ahead of the team's arrival tomorrow to begin training.

Police stated: "We are investigating a suspected theft of team equipment from a vehicle that arrived in Kansas City tonight. Items are missing from the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. Two individuals involved have been detained pending further investigation."

England's opening match is scheduled for June 17 in Dallas against Croatia, and this theft could impact the team's preparation efforts. (Compiled by: Zhang Xiaowen) 1150613

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