Watch Wembley fall silent in memory of Sheffield United hero George Baldock ahead of England v Greece
George Baldock’s national side Greece were at Wembley Stadium to take on England in the Nations League last night.
Wembley Stadium fell silent ahead of England’s match against Greece, as football paid tribute to George Baldock, who died on Wednesday, aged 31.
The former Sheffield United defender and Greece international was found unresponsive at his home in Athens with his family later confirming the sad news.
Before the match at the national stadium, Greece’s players released a joint statement, describing their heartache at losing a friend and colleague.
The statement read: "It is impossible to believe that our dear friend and team-mate, George, is no longer with us. Our pain is indescribable. Tonight, we will try to reach the strength of his soul, which is a bright example for us all. Our thoughts are with his family. We will never forget you friend."
The Greece players held up a shirt, bearing Baldock’s name and the No. 2 before both sets of players stood in the centre circle and took part in an emotional moment’s silence, with Wembley quiet and still.
Earlier in the day dozens of players and team mates, past and present, paid tribute to Baldock on their social media channels.
Oli McBurnie, who like Baldock left United in the summer, posted: “I genuinely can't believe you have gone brother, I feel sick. One of the best people I've ever met, you were loved by everyone you came across. My heart is broken for your beautiful little family. Sleep well GB, I love you mate.”
England international Jack Grealish wrote: "RIP George! A great player but more importantly a great guy! Sending all my love to your family and close ones."