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As the NFL scouts for new European hosts, league still sees room to grow in Britain
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FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 file photo, NFL fans watch teams play between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, in London. The NFL has added games in Germany and has its eye on Spain. So it’s easy to overlook old standby Britain. London has been hosting games since 2007 and league officials remain high on the U.K. even as it scouts the continent for future host cities. - photo by AP Photo/Ian Walton, File
LONDON (AP) — With Germany in the fold and Spain in its sights, the NFL’s game plan in Europe only gets more intriguing. So it’s easy to overlook the old standby: Britain. London has been moving the chains since it first staged a regular-season game in 2007 and league officials remain high on the country even as they scout the continent for future host cities.