Dele Alli posts emotional tribute to his former team-mate and ‘brother’ George Baldock alongside throwback snaps – after he died by drowning aged 31 in Greece

Dele Alli has shared an emotional tribute to his former MK Dons teammate George Baldock.

Baldock was found dead last Wednesday after drowning in the swimming pool of his villa in Greece.

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

“No words I could type or images I could use would ever be enough,” Alli wrote on Instagram.

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

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

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

“My thoughts, prayers and heart go out to your family. Rest in peace Balders.’

The football world was in shock last week after it was announced that Baldock, who made more than 400 appearances in English football, had died.

He was discovered after his partner at home in England could not get hold of him for hours, local newspapers reported.

The owner of his luxury home was reportedly contacted and found him apparently unconscious in the pool. Emergency services were called and arrived within nine minutes, but he could not be resuscitated.

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

Despite being born in Buckinghamshire, Baldock has Greek descent and made twelve appearances for his international side.

More to follow.