Shirts, stuffed lions & Lego - the stolen England items worth $18,000

England's football team had $18,000 worth of equipment stolen from a vehicle while traveling between Florida and Kansas City. Two men have been charged with receiving stolen property, and most of the items, including signed jerseys and boots, have been recovered.
Why it matters
The incident highlights security challenges for high-profile sports teams during international tournament preparations.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, England start their World Cup campaign on Wednesday
Straightforward reporting of a criminal incident involving a sports team.
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