England's FIFA World Cup preparations have been disrupted after training equipment, including footballs and boots, was reportedly stolen while being transported to the team's base in Kansas City. Local police have launched a theft investigation and detained two persons of interest. The incident comes just days before England's opening World Cup match against Croatia.

New Delhi: England’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup have suffered a setback after training equipment being transported to the team’s base in Kansas City was reportedly stolen, said a report.

Equipment stolen during transfer

The incident is understood to have occurred while equipment was being transferred from England's pre-tournament training base in Florida to Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, where the team is set to start training once they land on Saturday.

Local police confirmed that the case has been opened as a theft investigation.