England targeted by World Cup heist plot: Stars' boots and team's training equipment stolen in transit from Florida to Kansas City training base as inquest into extent of theft begins

Theft of equipment including player boots and training gear occurred at England's World Cup base in Kansas City shortly before the team’s arrival. This disruption complicates the final stage of Thomas Tuchel’s preparations just days before the squad begins its tournament campaign against Croatia.

Summary based on London Evening Standard article