Wednesday 15 June 2016 17:37, UK
Tottenham's progress in building their new stadium has left NFL bosses impressed and excited for the partnership to come.
Spurs have begun work on a 61,000-seater stadium that will be the largest Premier League ground in London and boast purpose-built facilities for NFL, with a retractable grass field and an artificial surface underneath.
Spurs last year agreed a 10-year deal to host at least two NFL games a year in their new stadium, which will be ready in time for the 2018/19 Premier League season.
Next season will be Spurs' last at White Hart Lane and after seeing the building work on their new home first hand, Executive Vice President International of the NFL Mark Waller said he was excited for the sport's future in north London.
"You can feel the energy and the progress being made," he said. "It's a great sign. This new stadium is critical for us.
"It certainly whets the appetite for our games here. Our relationship with the club and the Tottenham community is a very important part of our future plans in the UK.
"We are excited to see the full regeneration plan come to fruition as a key part of creating a great experience for our teams and fans."
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy added: "We are delighted to host our friends from the NFL for detailed stadium discussions and for them to see first-hand the work in progress.
"We have exciting times ahead and our partnership with the NFL, which will see them bringing their own brand of football to Tottenham, is something which will add even more vibrancy to this part of North London."