JAMES McATEE paid tribute to tragic pal George Baldock as he saluted his matchwinning late double for England Under-21s. The Manchester City winger said it in words beforehand and did it in deeds

Manchester City youngster James McAtee scored a brilliant double to strengthen England U21’s hopes of automatically qualifying for the U21 Euros next summer.England had found themselves trailing

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.

Manchester City youngster McAtee sent a touching message to the friends and family of former teammate George Baldock after England U21's win at the Vitality Stadium.

Former Sheffield United man Baldock was found in the pool of his apartment in Greece on Wednesday, as reported by national media, having left the Blades to join Panathinaikos in the summer. News of his passing has rocked the football world and a mountain of floral tributes have since been laid outside Bramall Lane.

An emotional James McAtee dedicated his double for England U21s to former team-mate George Baldock, who passed away at the age of 31 this week.McAtee spent two years with Baldock at Sheffield United,

Manchester City youngster James McAtee scored a brilliant double to strengthen England U21’s hopes of automatically qualifying for the U21 Euros next summer.

The emotion for their match-winner was clear, etched over his face after fizzing in a stunning late free-kick to spare them another Euro qualification defeat.