Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he has been left ‘stunned and numb’ following the tragic death of his former player George Baldock. The football world was left shocked on Wednesday when it emerged that Baldock, 31, passed away at his home in Athens after drowning while swimming in his pool.

The boy who grew up in Buckinghamshire became a hero at Bramall Lane - his death has left a club and city in shock

Greek police say there is no evidence that criminal activity caused the death of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock. The 31-year-old, who joined Panathinaikos in the summer, was found dead in the swimming pool of his house in southern Athens.