[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, England suffered a theft incident during their World Cup preparations, losing a large number of football boots, match balls and training equipment. It is reported that ahead of England’s first training session in Kansas City, the team’s match boots were stolen from a delivery truck. The theft took place while the consignment was being transported from Florida to England’s training base in Missouri, where the squad will be based for the next three weeks. Thomas Tuchel was scheduled to oversee England’s first training session here on Saturday afternoon, yet staff are now urgently taking stock to identify which items have been stolen and which remain usable. Sources revealed that only one football was left untouched among the remaining cargo, and boots belonging to players including Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are feared to have been taken. Security staff suspect the trusted equipment transport driver may have been involved in the crime. The Football Association is liaising with local police in an effort to recover the stolen belongings.
The editor believes that this has dealt a devastating blow to England’s preparations for their World Cup opening match against Croatia on Wednesday. Staff members of the England team are still struggling to deal with the aftermath of the theft, racing against time to recover or replace these crucial supplies.