England recovers most of stolen gear before World Cup opener

England's national soccer team successfully recovered most of its stolen training equipment just days before their World Cup opener against Croatia. A police investigation led to the recovery of the gear, which included boots and footballs, after a van transporting the items was broken into in Kansas City., no game-critical equipment was lost, enabling the squad's preparation to continue without major disruption. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft, which initially raised concerns ahead of the tournament. With the gear largely returned, England can maintain focus on their World Cup journey.

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