George Baldock on 'going crazy' after ending 26-month wait for Sheffield United goal

George Baldock went into today's game against Swansea City carrying a considerable Sheffield United drought.

The defender had not found the back of the net since way back in December 2019.

That goal against Norwich City was a mammoth 26 months back but Baldock made sure the wait was worth it, as he volleyed in United's second goal in their thumping 4-0 victory over the Swans.

It was the highlight strike on a memorable afternoon as United moved into the top six for the first time this season.

Speaking about the strike, Baldock revealed manager Paul Heckingbottom has been advising him to get into more dangerous positions - and it certainly paid off against the Swans.

Baldock hit a sweet strike, in off the bar, after superb build-up play from a clutch of United players with Rhys Norrington-Davies providing the assist.

"I previously said the Norwich goal was the best I'd ever scored for Sheffield United, but honestly I think that one today was the best I've ever scored - in training, games, whatever!," admitted Baldock.

"I'm delighted.

"I said to David McGoldrick, I don't understand how you guys have the composure when the ball goes in the net because I go crazy!

"I don't know where I am, what I'm doing. It feels great to contribute. "It fell beautifully for me.

"Fair play to Rhys (Norrington-Davies). He played great today and put in a beautiful ball for me. It was maybe not a typical ball the Swansea defence expected but I came on to it.

"Hecky has been talking to me about getting into those positions more often.

"I would say to anyone you always get the best outcomes when you don't get time to think too much. At that time it was just instinct, I hit it and I was delighted."

Baldock did go off early but Heckingbottom