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Giants keen on London return

If the stars of New York Giants have their way, the NFL will make a swift return to England.

New York beat Miami Dolphins 13-10 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday in the first competitive game to be played outside of North America. And despite the constant rainfall, which badly effected the state of the pitch, the Giants gave the league's decision to take the game overseas a big thumbs up.

Quarterback Eli Manning, who wrote himself into the history books by running in for the game's first touchdown, said at the team's final press conference before returning to the United States: "It was a good experience and the fans enjoyed the game."

When asked if he would be keen to return, Manning, son of former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie and brother of Indianapolis Colts star Peyton answered: "I know every team has to play another game before the Giants get to play another international game but I'd like to do it."

Defensive end Justin Tuck agreed with Manning and said: "It was a great experience - the people, the atmosphere, the stadium. If we ever get the chance to do it again then I'm all for it."

When asked if there was one thing that stood out about the whole trip that he did not expect, the 24-year-old joked: "The streaker. It didn't look like anybody expected it. He got there and did his own routine."

On a serious note, Tuck continued: "We didn't know what to expect coming into the stadium but it looked to me that they (the fans) understood American Football.

"The atmosphere was amazing, it really didn't feel like we were out of the States. It was a like a regular NFL stadium."

Tuck was quizzed about what he would tell other players if they asked about the experience and he revealed he would be keen to promote the 'International Series'.

"I'll tell them you probably wish you could have been a part of it," he said. "It's a great honour to be one of the first teams to play outside of the States in a regular season game. For me personally, it was a great experience. I'm all for it if we ever get the opportunity to do it again. I'd tell them that if they ever get the chance to go there and embrace it because it's a big opportunity."

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