Two men have been charged with receiving stolen property after England's team equipment was stolen ahead of the World Cup. The incident occurred as the squad traveled from their training camp in West Palm Beach to their base in Kansas City.
Details of the Theft
The items, valued at approximately $18,000 (£14,500), included signed shirts, a World Cup ball, goalkeeper gloves, and other gear. All stolen goods have since been recovered before England's opening match against Croatia.
Full Inventory of Stolen Items
- 1 red signed shirt - $5,000 (£3,700)
- 2 white signed shirts - $10,000 (£7,500)
- 1 World Cup ball - £160
- 1 pair of goalkeeper gloves - £120
- 4 navy shorts
- 4 navy shirts
- 4 light blue long-sleeve shirts
- 2 stuffed lions
- Multifunctional power strips - $40 (£30)
- 1 JBL speaker - $149.95 (£112)
- 1 Nike Air shoe Lego set - $99.99 (£75)
Legal Proceedings
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson stated: "Jackson County will not tolerate any criminal activity that targets World Cup visitors, including the international teams that have traveled here to compete." Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas praised the swift work of law enforcement in resolving the case.
England goalkeeper Dean Henderson, when asked about the stolen items, joked: "My boots? I've got them on my feet so it's all good. We got them all back so it's nice."
The England squad received a warm welcome upon arriving in Kansas City. They have prepared with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica and a 6-0 win against Miami FC in a closed-door friendly.
