George Baldock ‘tragically drowned’ while swimming in his home pool in Athens

Tributes were paid to George Baldock ahead of the Nations League match between England and Greece at Wembley on Thursday night. Picture: John Walton/PA

Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock drowned while swimming in the pool at his home in Athens, his family have said.

Greek police earlier confirmed there was no evidence that criminal activity caused the death of the 31-year-old Greece international, who signed for Athens club Panathinaikos in the summer.