England and Greece players held a minute’s silence in remembrance of George Baldock before Thursday’s Nations League match at Wembley.
Both sets of players wore black armbands in tribute to Baldock, while the visitors also held up a Greece shirt with his name and a number two on the back.
The England-born Greece international defender drowned in a swimming pool at his home in Glyfada, southern Athens, on Wednesday night.
Baldock, who joined Greek side Panathinaikos last summer after seven years with Sheffield United, was capped 12 times by Greece.
Baldock’s family said they are “heartbroken” by the sudden passing of “our beloved George”.
“George, you were the most special father, fiance, son, brother, uncle, friend, team-mate and person,” said his family in a statement.
“Your enthusiasm and infectious personality brought so much love to those that were fortunate enough to know you and those that adored you from the stands. We will forever cherish the special memories we have of you and you will continue to live on in your beautiful son.”
The family said drowning had been confirmed as the cause of death in a post-mortem examination.
In their statement, the family added: “You were due to fly home today for us to celebrate his first birthday together, but instead we mourn your loss.
“As a family it has been incredibly touching, but equally so very difficult to read the huge number of tributes written by those that knew George and from those whose life he touched.
“It was impossible not to love him. We ask that you please continue to respect our privacy at this devastating time as we begin to process our grief.”