QtrendsEngland squad kit stolen ahead of World Cup opener
Two individuals have been taken into custody over the theft of England's training equipment, including boots and balls, just days before the team's World Cup opener in Kansas City. The stolen gear was meant for the squad's preparation sessions ahead of their first match. The incident has drawn widespread media attention and added an unexpected distraction for the England camp.
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England team hit by theft of boots and balls before World Cup opener
(The Independent)
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