"Obviously there is a big enough demand for the NFL to increase the number of games a season here. You never know what the NFL are thinking, but I heard that a franchise might be a possibility because of the support."

He was backed by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who yesterday revealed there will be THREE league games at Wembley next season - between Jacksonville and Dallas Cowboys as well as Atlanta Falcons v Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders v Miami Dolphins.

Goodell told a Sports Journalists' Association lunch: "I don't rule out a franchise in the UK, based on the fans' support and interest.

"At some point it will become obvious that a team could be successful here."