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Dele Alli posts emotional tribute to 'brother' George Baldock

Dele Alli has shared an emotional tribute to his former MK Dons team-mate George Baldock.

Baldock wasfound dead on Wednesday last week after drowning in the pool of his villa in Greece.

The 31-year-old had moved to Panathinaikos after seven seasons with Sheffield United. 

Alli and Baldock were team-mates at MK Dons between 2011 and 2015 and shared the turf 42 times - including in the famous 4-0 win over Manchester United in the EFL Cup in 2014.   

'No words I could type or pictures I could use would ever be enough,' Alli wrote on Instagram.

Dele Alli has shared a tear-jerking tribute to his former teamn-mate George Baldock

Alli and Baldock (centre) were team-mates at MK Dons before the former moved to Spurs

Former Sheffield United defender Baldock has died aged 31 in Greece after drowning in a pool

Alli, who famously beat Man United 4-0 alongside Baldok, shared multiple old photographs

'May your spirit, ambition, determination and humility live on through those who had the honour of knowing you! I love you brother and will miss you forever! 

'My thoughts, prayers and heart goes out to your family. Rest in peace Balders.'

The football world was in shock last week after it emerged that Baldock, who made over 400 appearances in English football, had passed away.

He was discovered after his partner back home in England had been unable to get hold of him for several hours, local papers report. 

The owner of his luxury property was reportedly contacted and apparently found him unresponsive in the pool. The emergency services were called and arrived in nine minutes, but he could not be revived

Tests later found that he had drowned in the communal pool of his villa in Glyfada, an exclusive suburb south of Athens. 

He had been due to fly home to celebrate his son's first birthday before he died. 

Despite being born in Buckinghamshire, Baldock has Greek ancestry and made 12 appearances for their international side.  

Baldock was nicknamed 'Furious George' by Sheffield United fans who loved his uncompromising style and win at all costs attitude. Supporters also called him 'Starman' - and sung his name to the tune of the song by David Bowie as he ran down the wing.

Baldock waves farewell to the fans ahead of the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur at Bramall Lane

The footballer moved to Greek club Panathinaikos in the summer and was found dead in his swimming pool 

Baldock was a mainstay of English football before leaving and also played 12 times for Greece

Chelsea and England defender Ben Chilwell paid tribute to Baldock, who he played with during their time together at MK Dons

He started his career at MK Dons and played in all of England's top five divisions.

Many football stars have paid their respects to Baldock since his passing. 

James McAtee, a former team-mate from his days at Sheffield United, said: 'I've been speaking to some of my old team-mates and it's been hard to talk to them to be honest.

'Even when I left (Sheffield United) he was still texting me, asking if I needed anything. When I was there he welcomed me with open arms, he looked after me.

'I played for him and for what he gave me. Everyone knows that he's a special player and a special person. I'm really emotional right now and wishing his family the best. It's been a tough week.' 

Former Manchester United captain Harry Maguire simply posted 'RIP', alongside a broken heart emoji.

Ben Chilwell, who also played with Baldock at MK Dons, wrote: 'From hitting the bars together when we were younger in MK, to playing each other in the Premier League. I am heartbroken. Rest in peace mate.' 

Source: dailymail.co.uk

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