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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

England team hit by theft of boots and balls before World Cup opener

England suffered a theft of training equipment ahead of their arrival to their World Cup base in Kansas City, with items that include some of the team’s boots and official tournament balls stolen on Friday.

However, The Independent understands none of the pieces of equipment were irreplaceable or essential for elite performance, while England staff have already been able to recover some of the missing items.

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