Tributes paid to Sheffield United’s Maddy Cusack who has died aged 27

Maddy Cusack had played for Sheffield United since 2019 and had previously played for Birmingham City. Photograph: Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images

Tributes have been paid to Maddy Cusack, a Sheffield United footballer, who has died at the age of 27.

Cusack had played for the women’s team since 2019, making more than 100 appearances for the club. She also worked for the club as a marketing executive.