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Greek players have 'barely slept'
Greece's heartbroken players have also spoken out ahead of tonight's game.
In a statement, they wrote: "It is impossible to believe that our dear friend and team-mate, George, is no longer with us. Our pain is indescribable.
"Tonight, we will try to reach the strength of his soul, which is a bright example for us all.
"Our thoughts are with his family. We will never forget you friend."
According to the BBC, many players found out the news as they returned from training on Wednesday night and had "not slept."
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England statement
The Three Lions have also spoken out ahead of the game, with Baldock set to be honoured before the whistle.
"We're extremely saddened by the passing of George Baldock.
"George was close to many of our players, and represented Greece – our opponents on Thursday night.
"We're thinking of George's family, friends and teammates at club and country at this difficult time."
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Game to go ahead
Despite calls from the Greek FA to postpone tonight's match, it will go ahead.
The Greek Football Federation released a statement earlier today and claimed there were "no words" after the "loss of one of our own."
It read: "With profound sadness and sorrow, the national team and the Greek Football Federation bid farewell to George Baldock.
"There are no words to describe the human pain caused by the news of the unexpected loss of one of our own, young, man.
"The moment forces silence. Condolences to his family. Condolences from his second family.
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Baldock tragedy
Greek international George Baldock was heartbreakingly found dead in a swimming pool after his wife was unable to contact him, according to reports.
Officials confirmed on Wednesday night that ex-Premier League star had tragically passed away at his home in Greece.
Baldock was born in Buckinghamshire but earned 12 caps for Greece after qualifying to play for them through his grandmother.
According to Greek media, Baldock's wife - who lives in England - was trying to contact the former Sheffield United star and began to worry.
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Welcome to SunSport's coverage of England vs Greece
Lee Carsley's interim manager stint continues tonight as the Three Lions take on Greece at the Home of Football.
It's set to be a sombre occasion as Wembley following the tragic death of George Baldock on Wednesday.
Baldock won 12 international caps for Greece and spent the majority of his career in England, before joining Panathinaikos over the summer.
The 31-year-old will be honoured before the game, with tributes pouring in from across the world of football.
On the field, something has to give as both England and Greece are two from two in Group 2 of the Nations League.
Both nations have beaten Ireland and Finland without conceding a goal, with Greece currently topping the table thanks to their superior goal difference.
The Greeks will be hoping to ride a wave of emotion to victory.
But in doing so, they will have to overcame a fairly dismal record against the Three Lions.
England have never lost to Greece over their last 9 meetings, going right back to their first clash in 1971.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm, team news imminent.