George Baldock dead: Ian Wright expresses his ‘condolences to his family’, while Roy Keane calls him a player ‘who had huge energy’ before England’s defeat by Greece – after the former Sheffield United defender was found dead in his pool aged 31

Pundits have paid tribute to George Baldock after the previous Sheffield United defender was discovered useless at his dwelling in Greece.

Baldock, who additionally performed for the likes of MK Dons and Northampton in England, was found after his companion again dwelling in England had been unable to pay money for him for a number of hours, native newspapers report.

The proprietor of his luxurious property was reportedly contacted and apparently discovered him unresponsive within the pool. The emergency providers have been known as and arrived in 9 minutes, however he couldn’t be revived. 

The reason for dying stays unknown. Police tried cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the 31-year-old former Premier League participant however couldn’t revive him and medical emergency items confirmed his dying on the scene, one official instructed Reuters.

With the soccer world mourning, ITV pundits spoke on the defender previous to England’s recreation towards Greece – Baldock’s nationwide workforce – on Thursday night.

ITV pundit Ian Wright mentioned that he ‘can not assist however take into consideration his family and friends’

Ian Wright, working as a pundit for ITV, mentioned: ‘Horrible information, surprising information. You can’t assist however take into consideration his family and friends, I spoke to Karl Robinson [former MK Dons manager] final evening who was devastated.

‘He was hard-working and robust minded, You all the time thought, the best way he utilized himself, he was all the time going to get to the place he wished to go within the Premier League.

‘I am very sorry and all my condolences go to his household.’

Wright labored with Baldock throughout a training stint at MK Dons. 

Roy Keane added: ‘They are going to be shocked. I bear in mind him at Sheffield United. He had enormous vitality and was all the time up for a battle. The gamers will react, be skilled and go and placed on a efficiency for him.’ 

His household have mentioned they’re in whole ‘shock’ over his dying. Regardless of being born in Buckinghamshire, he performed for Greece 12 occasions after qualifying to signify the nation via his grandmother. 

‘We are able to affirm that George has sadly handed away. As a household we’re in shock at this horrible loss. We ask please that the media respect our privateness at the moment’, his household mentioned in a press release late on Wednesday evening. 

Police tried cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the 31-year-old former Premier League participant 

The scene the place Baldock was discovered useless in his swimming pool in Athens, Greece

The proprietor of his luxurious property was reportedly contacted and apparently discovered him unresponsive within the pool

Greece have requested UEFA for permission for each groups to put on black armbands for the Nations League fixture at 7.45pm.

Full again Baldock was nicknamed ‘Livid George’ by Sheffield United followers who beloved his uncompromising model and win in any respect prices angle. Supporters additionally known as him ‘Starman’ – and sung his identify to the tune of the track by David Bowie as he ran down the wing.

Baldock’s companion reportedly tried to contact him for a number of hours with out a response, earlier than she bought in contact with the proprietor of his villa in Glyfada, a suburb south of Athens.  

After looking out the suburban property, they discovered Baldock within the communal pool and known as the emergency providers.

He was reportedly within the water for a number of hours earlier than he was discovered, in accordance with pictures seen by the response unit. 

A heartbroken Sheffield United paid tribute to their former participant as they introduced the information to their followers. 

‘Sheffield United Soccer Membership is shocked and intensely saddened to study of the passing of former participant, George Baldock,’ they posted on X.

‘The defender left the membership in the summertime after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extraordinarily standard with supporters, employees and team-mates who pulled on a pink and white shirt alongside him. 

‘The honest condolences of everybody related to Sheffield United are prolonged to George’s household and mates.’

Baldock was a mainstay of English soccer earlier than leaving and in addition performed 12 occasions for Greece

Former team-mates and mates together with Ben Chilwell have additionally paid tributes to the footballer.

The Blues defender performed with Baldock throughout their time at MK Dons and wrote on Instagram: ‘From hitting the bars collectively once we have been youthful in MK, to taking part in one another within the Premier League. I’m heartbroken. Relaxation in peace mate.’

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire additionally paid tribute to the defender, merely posting ‘RIP’, alongside a damaged coronary heart emoji. Southampton full again Kyle Walker-Peters wrote: Horrible information. RIP George. ‘

Ex-Blades goalkeeper Dean Henderson additionally took to social media and commented on X: ‘RIP. Blades legend!!!’