Wembley’s way proves a spectacular success for the NFL

The spectrum of colour has been burned into my mind. It’s always exciting to walk down Wembley Way but as I did ahead of the three NFL games this autumn, I was stunned to see every single NFL team shirt represented as fans made their way to the stadium. To sell out Wembley three times in a few weeks during a Rugby World Cup shows how real the NFL’s plan for the UK is.

The fans want it and the news that Twickenham, Wembley and the new Tottenham stadium will all host the game in the future shows a commitment that no other sports league in the world has made to a new market.

I am proud to be playing a small role in making that happen. I was born here — in Golders Green — and to return to help the League grow and find new talent gives me the same buzz I got when playing for the Giants in Super Bowls. I was on the winning team for those games and I intend to be on a winning team that brings more NFL to London.

The spread of games at Wembley has been great for avid fans and those who were trying the sport for the first time. They witnessed the best athletes on earth sprinting, throwing, jumping, catching and smashing their way to 20 touchdowns, 18 sacks and eight interceptions.