Players from both teams observed a minute's silence before the game after the former Sheffield United defender was found dead in the communal pool of his villa in Greece.

Tributes were paid to George Baldock at Thursday's Nations League clash between England and Greece, with the fullback having earned 12 caps for the latter country before his death

The Panathinaikos defender helped Sheffield United earn Premier League promotion twice

Baldock spent seven years at Sheffield United, having arrived from MK Dons in 2017. In a post on X the club said it was "shocked and extremely saddened" to learn of his death.

Former Sheffield United boss Slavisa Jokanovic has expressed his shock and sadness at the death of ex-Blades man George Baldock.

The full-back signed for Panathinaikos this summer after seven years at Bramall Lane.

Ex-Sheffield United player George Baldock has reportedly been found dead in his swimming pool in Greece aged just 31

Greece dedicated their shocker opener against England to George Baldock, who passed away on Wednesday.

England news as the Greek Football Federation have - reportedly - been in contact with UEFA over the Nations League fixture on Thursday night.

Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock passes away on Wednesday aged 31

The Greek Football Federation has been in contact with UEFA in a bid to have Thursday night's Nations League clash between Greece and England postponed, it has been claimed

Former Sheffield United and Panathinaikos defender George Baldock has died at the age of 31

England news as national side to pay respects to former Sheffield United defender George Baldock after he passes away aged 31

Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died at the age of 31. The England and Greece international was found in his Athens-based home on Wednesday night

The footballing world was rocked by news of George Baldock's death on Wednesday. The former Sheffield United footballer's body was found in a communal swimming pool at his home in southern Athens, Greece.

Greece's players are said to be in a 'state of shock' that they are being asked to play the game following the death of their team-mate, who had won 12 international caps

Former Sheffield United and Premier League star George Baldock has died at the age of 31 after being found at his home in Greece.

The Panathinaikos defender was found dead in the pool of his villa on Wednesday.

George Baldock was found dead at his villa in Greece on Wednesday night and his family have now released a statement after the 31-year-old was discovered in his pool

England and Greece players hold a minute's silence in remembrance of George Baldock before Thursday's Nations League meeting at Wembley.

England and Greece will hold a minute silence before their clash at Wembley in honour of George Baldock with both teams also wearing black armbands on Thursday night

The family of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has confirmed the demise of the 31-year-old player. George Baldock was reportedly found dead in the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens, Greece. A statement from his family on October 11, 2024, reads: “We can confirm that George has sadly passed away. As […]

George Baldock has tragically passed away at the age of 31, with the former Sheffield United and Greece defender being found in his swimming pool in Greece

Greece opened the scoring against England in the Nations League on Thursday night and their squad paid tribute to the late George Baldock in their celebrations, a day after his tragic death

George Baldock was found dead in the pool of his villa in Athens on Wednesday evening, with the full-back's family confirming the sad news in a statement

Tributes have poured in from the world of football for George Baldock who also played in the Premier League with Sheffield United

Former Sheffield United star George Baldock was found dead at his villa in Athens on Wednesday, with the Greek international's family now thanking fans for their tributes to him

Former Sheffield United star George Baldock has tragically passed away at the age of 31, with the news being confirmed on Thursday morning

The Greece national team players been rocked by the death of their team-mate

Trusty played with Baldock at Bramall Lane last season and has been left devastated by the 31-year-old's sudden passing

Sheffield United have confirmed that former defender George Baldock has passed away aged 31

George Baldock had only spent five months with his new club Panathinaikos before his death, having left Sheffield United on a free transfer, and gave a poignant message in his last interview with the Blades

Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock is found dead in a swimming pool at his house in Athens.

George Baldock had only spent five months with his new club Panathinaikos before his death, having left Sheffield United on a free transfer, and gave a poignant message in his last interview with the Blades

George Baldock was reportedly discovered in his swimming pool in Greece, Emergency services raced to the scene but were unable to save the star.

Greek police earlier confirmed there was no evidence that criminal activity caused the death of the 31-year-old.