Joe Mewis
For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team.
Latest articles by Joe Mewis
![BBC presenter Gary Lineker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aftvmALpn8CAQqVJhTZS36-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: BBC draft in Manchester United hero for England v Spain final
By Joe Mewis published
Euro 2024 final viewers will see a new face in the BBC studio on Sunday evening
![Ollie Watkins of England thanking fans for their support during the Euro 2024 semi-final](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FfRcAAaQ69URVNG7rAm3HG-320-80.jpg)
VIP Euro 2024 final tickets on sale for eye-watering £337,000 - but come with a risk
By Joe Mewis published
With England fans desperate to see their side in Sunday's Euro 2024 final, secondary ticketing websites and ticket touts are looking to take advantage
![Players of England line up for a picture during the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 28, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZVYNgZYLFqsqxZwViTyudJ-320-80.jpg)
England's U17 World Cup-winning team: where is the side that beat Spain now?
By Joe Mewis published
Steve Cooper led England's young lions to a World Cup win over Spain in 2017 - but what happened next?
![England boss Gareth Southgate](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F37BcDbeiLjTTVfePgmd8M-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Where to buy Gareth Southgate's touchline outfit ahead of England vs Spain final
By Joe Mewis published
If you want to really look the part on Sunday evening, you need to get out to the shops now
![Spain's Lamine Yamal turns 17 the day before the Euro 2024 final](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KuoGJYdr8gJa3gQPhaTSA8-320-80.jpg)
Spain's Lamine Yamal could breach German law during Euro 2024 final against England
By Joe Mewis published
Spain face England in the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Sunday evening
![Harry Redknapp was given some tough choices to make](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GGfnpe6qi9C36cDpAiuUxh-320-80.jpg)
'Lampard or Bellingham? That's tough!' WATCH: Harry Redknapp makes a combined XI of England's Class of 2004 and 2024, with one agonising call
By Joe Mewis published
We asked Harry Redknapp to combine the 'Golden Generation' England side of 2004 with the Euro 2024 finalists
![England manager Gareth Southgate](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8fvGr6b5eqfmfHJhnGJYmL-320-80.jpg)
Odds on England to win Euro 2024 revealed, ahead of final on Sunday
By Joe Mewis published
England are one game away from glory, but how do the bookies see the action panning out on Sunday night?
![Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane are eyeing the Euro 2024 Golden Boot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m7qyhxFiX7WD7SLADFgY66-320-80.jpg)
UEFA have just given Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham a better chance to win the Euro 2024 Golden Boot
By Joe Mewis published
UEFA have moved the Golden Boot goalposts at the last minute
![Brazil and Barcelona icon Ronaldinho](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XHG9JjWuYK8FTyjkVMBio4-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United have signed 'the next Ronaldinho', according to his former manager
By Joe Mewis published
Manchester United are set to confirm their first summer signing, who has drawn lofty comparisons
![Declan Rice is eyeing Euro 2024 glory with England on Sunday night](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rQ7hHvTS9Tx42TCMx6JneJ-320-80.jpg)
Declan Rice promises to do something he's never done before, should England win Euro 2024
By Joe Mewis published
Declan Rice has been reminded of a confession he made prior to the Euro 2020 final
![Xabi Alonso celebrates with the European Championship trophy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uD2feaG9waSQg2MHp6AEak-320-80.jpg)
When did Spain last win the Euros?
By Joe Mewis published
Spain take on England in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final as one of the most successful sides in tournament history
![Referee Francois Letexier gestures during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Semi-Final first leg match between AS Roma and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Stadio Olimpico on May 2, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/trWYrgamLjpsrC2R2N9otP-320-80.jpg)
Warning issued over Euro 2024 final referee, after shock appointment
By Joe Mewis published
England and Spain’s Euro 2024 final in Berlin will be overseen by French referee Francois Letexier
![Erling Haaland days as a cover star for EA FC are almost over](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kNXqpSMd9GRn9V3EbiyTgG-320-80.jpg)
EA FC 25 leak reveals England star set to replace Erling Haaland on cover
By Joe Mewis published
Erling Haaland featured on the cover of EA FC 24 but he is set to be replaced by an England star
![Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XcoatRathyHc96pFzZytkR-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United's transfer window challenge laid bare with PSR reveal
By Joe Mewis published
Manchester United's hopes of a busy transfer window could be hit after they released their latest set of accounts
![England are through to the Euro 2024 final](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FfRcAAaQ69URVNG7rAm3HG-320-80.jpg)
I've been writing about football for 20 years, and that England penalty was a travesty
By Joe Mewis published
Yes, I'm happy England are in the Euro 2024 final, but no, I'm not happy with the penalty decision
![Erling Haaland of Manchester City poses with the Premier League trophy on the Open Top Bus during the Manchester City trophy parade on May 26, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) fantasy premier league](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eZHHmFUwWQsyuVeTuvab6i-320-80.jpg)
First Fantasy Premier League prices revealed as record shattered
By Joe Mewis published
The time to start putting together your Fantasy Premier League team has arrived
![Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands clears the shot from Phil Foden of England off the line during the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final match between Netherlands and England at Football Stadium Dortmund on July 10, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/am7mokyooeqWef2nuRvHZH-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024 stars cut in half during games, due to bizarre advertising glitches
By Joe Mewis published
Supporters have noticed some odd glitches during Euro 2024 coverage over the past few weeks
![Gareth Southgate, Manager of England, Steve Holland, Assistant Manager of England, Paul Nevin, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Assistants and Martyn Margetson goalkeeper coach on the bench during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between England and Switzerland at Düsseldorf Arena on July 6, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A5crndgPoRDzBuno9nTBkn-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: The Dutchman who helped England beat the Netherlands
By Joe Mewis published
England had a secret weapon up their sleeve as they saw off the Netherlands to reach the Euro 2024 final
![Gareth Southgate, Manager of England men's senior team, speaks to the media during a press conference at Football Stadium Dortmund on July 09, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MTLLJ4BdCLJcoXGpfp6MRo-320-80.jpg)
'We all want to be loved': Everything Gareth Southgate said in emotional press conference after reaching Euro 2024 final
By Joe Mewis published
England boss Gareth Southgate has been the subject of criticism from fans and the media at Euro 2024
![Ollie Watkins of England celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates from the substitutes bench during the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final match between Netherlands and England at Football Stadium Dortmund on July 10, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qMci7uauMfjAAQftfay7kf-320-80.jpg)
The Killers halt London gig to show England win before epic Mr Brightside rendition
By Joe Mewis published
England fans at the O2 arena in London were treated a memorable celebration when the Three Lions sealed their semi-final win
![Kylian Mbappe centre-forward of France and Real Madrid during the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final match between Spain v France at Munich Football Arena on July 9, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oFCxbB8J2ZMbZqkyH4JGf6-320-80.jpg)
Real Madrid confirm Kylian Mbappe’s shirt number, as Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde make switches
By Joe Mewis published
Real Madrid have revealed their new squad numbers with plenty of changes and new additions
![llie Watkins of England celebrates at the end of the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final match between Netherlands and England at Football Stadium Dortmund on July 10, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JHBHQmiWXdQEA3onNzkA2U-320-80.jpg)
Ollie Watkins reveals his match-winning premonition after firing England into Euro 2024 final
By Joe Mewis published
Ollie Watkins came off the bench to score a 91st-minute winner as England set up a Euro 2024 final against Spain
![England striker Ollie Watkins](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rqf8osSHTs4REpem9raLfG-320-80.jpg)
WATCH: England score ANOTHER last-minute goal at Euro 2024
By Joe Mewis published
England left it late yet again as they booked a place in the Euro 2024 final
![Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands talks to referee Felix Zwayer during the Semi-Final - UEFA EURO 2024 match between The Netherlands and England at BVB Stadion Dortmund on July 10, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Peter Lous/BSR Agency/Getty Images/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AgevRivX8MNSiv9YhJcmrJ-320-80.jpg)
"It's a disgrace, an absolute disgrace": Gary Neville fuming with Euro 2024 decision between England and Netherlands
By Joe Mewis published
England were the beneficiaries of a controversial first-half penalty decision in their Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands - and Gary Neville wasn't happy