Sheffield United: Selfless George Baldock hails 'team effort' after landing prestigious award for Swansea City strike

The full-back’s effort, a strong contender for the goal of the season after crashing in off the underside of the bar, was the highlight of a 4-0 victory for the Blades which also saw Billy Sharp and Morgan Gibbs-White get on the scoresheet.

Baldock’s goal saw off efforts from Blackpool’s Josh Bowler and Keane Lewis-Potter, of Hull, to win the prestigious award.

“As you know I don't score many goals, so I'm delighted this one has been recognised,” Baldock said.

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“But it was a fantastic team goal. I didn’t realise how many passes there were in the move and I knew I couldn't have hit it any better.

"I struck it sweetly and I saw it going towards the crossbar so I was already wheeling off, then I saw Billy and Morgan raise their arms so I knew it had dropped in.

"The boys were great with me. We are in it together and there is a real unity within the squad, regardless of who is or isn't playing.

“So everyone was pleased for me."

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Baldock’s goal sparked a frenzied celebration when he sprinted to the United bench.

“I said to David McGoldrick: ‘I don't understand how you guys have the composure when the ball goes in the net because I go crazy’,” Baldock said at the time.

“I don't know where I am, what I'm doing.”

United hope to have Baldock back available after the international break after he missed recent games through injury.

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