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James McAtee pays touching tribute to late ex-Sheffield United team-mate George Baldock after shock death as Man City starlet's two-goal salvo rescues England Under-21s

<p>McAtee scored twice as England's U21s beat Ukraine on Friday, with his first goal coming in the 88th minute - a scorching free-kick that found the top corner - and his second in injury time. After netting what was a brilliant set-piece, the Manchester City ace, who spent two seasons on loan at Sheffield United, revealed a tribute to Baldock, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/premier-league-george-baldock-sheffield-united-found-dead-panathinaikos-greece/blt98e53542a8eb261c" target="_blank">who was found dead earlier this week</a>. On his undershirt, a message read: "GB 2 (referring to Baldock's old squad number). Rest easy brother x."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Simply stunning 😍<br><br>James McAtee's first goal tonight will be on repeat 🔁 <a href="https://t.co/YbXfIcobJI">pic.twitter.com/YbXfIcobJI</a></p>— England (@England) <a href="https://twitter.com/England/status/1844851719588733398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Baldock joined Panathinaikos from Sheffield United in the summer and, earlier this week, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/premier-league-george-baldock-sheffield-united-found-dead-panathinaikos-greece/blt98e53542a8eb261c#csca5bde661eecd619" target="_blank">he was found dead in the swimming pool at his Greek villa</a> after his wife raised the alarm from England, having failed to contact him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/harry-maguire-wrexham-elliot-lee-pay-tribute-george-baldock-premier-league-defender-dies-aged-31/blt92a01c433025620d#csbffb1add245fd07c" target="_blank">Tributes have been paid from across the game</a>, and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-greece-players-pay-tribute-george-baldock-scoring-first-ever-goal-against-england-wembley/blteee833eb0f23db6e" target="_blank">Greece dedicated their win over England in midweek to their late team-mate,</a> who won 12 caps.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>McAtee's brilliant brace was exactly what England needed, as they cut the gap on Ukraine to two points in Group F of their U21 European Championship qualifying group. It remains to be seen if it leads to more opportunities at the Etihad. The midfielder has made four first-team appearances in all competitions this season, scoring against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>McAtee is likely to play when England face Azerbaijan on Tuesday. He will then return to City to prepare for their Premier League clash with Wolves at Molineux.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

James McAtee pays touching tribute to late ex-Sheffield United team-mate George Baldock after shock death as Man City starlet's two-goal salvo rescues England Under-21s | Goal.com

England Under-21 star James McAtee paid a touching tribute to the late George Baldock as he scored a brilliant brace for the Young Lions.

James McAtee pays touching tribute to late ex-Sheffield United team-mate George Baldock after shock death as Man City starlet&apos;s two-goal salvo rescues England Under-21s