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England training equipment stolen ahead of World Cup opener
England's national football team loses vital training gear after transport vehicles are broken into ahead of their arrival in Kansas City.
England training equipment stolen ahead of World Cup opener
Training equipment goes missing before England arrive in Kansas City / AP

England's national football team had training equipment stolen before arriving in Kansas City, with police investigating the incident and reportedly making two arrests, media outlets said.

The theft occurred after vehicles transporting equipment to England's training base at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City were broken into, according to the BBC.

The Football Association is working to determine exactly what was taken, with footballs and boots among the items feared to be missing.

Tuchel's tournament preparations disrupted

England coach Thomas Tuchel and his squad were due to arrive in Kansas City on Saturday afternoon, while the equipment had been scheduled to be delivered and set up in advance.

Police officers were at the scene on Friday night and are in contact with the association regarding the investigation.

A spokesperson for Kansas City police said: "We are investigating a possible theft of equipment from a team vehicle that arrived in Kansas City with items missing this evening. The investigation is ongoing."

According to the state police, two people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

The theft could affect preparations for England's opening World Cup match against Croatia on Wednesday.

England's players are scheduled to hold their first full training session on Sunday.

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SOURCE:TRT World & Agencies