Former Premier League footballer George Baldock has been found dead at the age of 31.
The former Sheffield United star was found unresponsive in his swimming pool at his home in Greece on Wednesday evening, local media report.
The defender left English football to sign for Greek giants Panathinaikos in the summer.
Greek outlets Sport24 and SDNA report Baldock’s wife tried repeatedly to reach him after no contact for several hours. Contact was then made with the owner of the villa where the footballer lived.
After searching the property, Baldock was found in the pool of the suburban home.
Baldock spent seven years on the books of Sheffield United, making 219 appearances for the Blades.
He twice helped them secure promotion to the Premier League, nicknamed ‘Furious George’ for all his all-action displays on the pitch.
Baldock also won four caps for Greece, eligible to represent the country through his maternal grandmother.
Greece are in action against England at Wembley on Thursday evening.
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