Joe Lewis in training for England.
Thursday, 24 July 2003.
This summer TheFA.com has been introducing some of the most promising young English players from across the country. Today we continue the series by looking at Joe Lewis...
Norwich lad Joe is a regular in the England set-up after gaining experience last season with the Under-16s in five outings for John McDermott's side, including the Four-Nations Tournament in the North-East.
The tall 'keeper has neat handling and shot stopping ability and again figured for the national team earlier this month, this time in the International U17 Tournament in Partnership with Pepsi.
Player Profile
Name: Joe Lewis
Date of Birth: 6th October 1987
Place of Birth: Bury St Edmunds
Club: Norwich City FC
Position: Goalkeeper
On the Pitch
PLAYER YOU PRETENDED TO BE IN THE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND?
Peter Schmiechel
THE PART OF YOUR GAME YOU'VE HAD TO WORK MOST ON?
My left foot
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU'VE EVER BEEN GIVEN (AND FROM WHO)?
Practice makes perfect (my Dad)
MOST NERVE-RACKING FOOTBALL MOMENT?
A game in the Milk Cup against Charlton went to penalties and that was very tense.
MOST SKILFUL PLAYER YOU'VE PLAYED WITH?
Ryan Jarvis at Norwich.
TOUGHEST OPPONENT YOU'VE FACED?
Bruno Gama who plays for Portugal U17s, he's a very skilful player.
THE PLAYER YOU MODEL YOURSELF ON?
Chris Kirkland
BEST ALL-TIME ENGLAND PLAYER?
Gordon Banks
BEST GOAL YOU'VE EVER SEEN?
Iwan Roberts scored an excellent header against Birmingham
BEST GOAL YOU'VE EVER SCORED (OR SAVED)?
My save against Portugal in the 3rd & 4th place play-off in the Montaigu Tournament. It was a header from 6 yards going into the bottom corner and I pushed it round the post.
MOST MEMORABLE MATCH YOU'VE SEEN?
Norwich v Birmingham (Play-Off Final)
2003-2004: PREMIERSHIP CHAMPIONS?
It'll be Norwich, I'm sure of it!
2003-2004: FA CUP WINNERS?
The Canaries again I reckon
Off the Pitch
FAVOURITE FILM?
Mean Machine with Vinny Jones
TV PROGRAMME YOU NEVER MISS?
Home and Away
BEST CONCERT YOU'VE EVER BEEN TO?
Never been to one
LEAST FAVORITE BAND/SINGER?
Busted
WHO OR WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Local Norwich lad, Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan)
WHO WOULD YOU BE ON STARS IN THEIR EYES?
Wouldn't go on it
IDEAL HOLIDAY?
Lying on a beach in Tenerife
IF I WASN'T A FOOTBALLER I WOULD BE...
...An accountant
MOST LIKELY TO BE DOING WHEN NOT PLAYING FOOTBALL?
Playing cricket
PERSON YOU'D MOST LIKE TO MEET?
Muhammed Ali
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24 July 2003