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Buckingham-born ex MK Dons star George Baldock dies aged 31

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Tributes are being paid to footballer George Baldock, who has died at the age of 31.

The Buckingham-born player, who signed for Greek side Panathinaikos in the summer, was found unresponsive at his home in Athens.

Sheffield United say they're "shocked and saddened" by the death of the defender,  who they've remembered as an "extremely popular" person at the club.

His brother, James, is club doctor at Oxford United, where his other brother, Sam, finished his playing career.

It's thought he will be honored at Wembley when England face Greece tonight.

His former team mate, and England international, Harry Maguire paid tribute on social media posting - "RIP" and a heartbreak emoji.

Baldock came through the academy at MK Dons. In a statement, the club said: "We are deeply devastated and saddened to learn about the shocking news of former Academy graduate and MK Dons player, George Baldock."

'George started his career at Stadium MK, where he worked his way through the youth ranks and made his senior career debut at the Club before reaching the heights of the Premier League in later years."

"Everyone affiliated with MK Dons shares a great love for George, Sam and the Baldock family, and we would like to share our sincerest condolences during these awful times."

MK Dons will look to honour the tragic passing of Saturday when they host Port Vale.

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