Manchester-born Menelik Watson experienced an unhappy homecoming as his Oakland Raiders were routed 38-14 by the Miami Dolphins in one of the most one-sided NFL games at Wembley.
Offensive lineman Watson was back in the country of his birth to play in front of a sold-out crowd which included his mother and daughter, who were both watching the 25-year-old for the first time live.
But after being visibly emotional having been named an honorary captain and leading out the Black and Silver, Watson was let down as his team-mates failed to find the same levels of inspiration and served up a lame duck in London.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: The Raiders take to the field prior to kickoff during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Hoskins via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Rock band Def Leppard perform prior to kickoff during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Rock band Def Leppard perform prior to kickoff during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Nicky Hayes/NFL UK - Pool /Getty Images) (credit:Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Rock band Def Leppard perform prior to kickoff during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Nicky Hayes/NFL UK - Pool /Getty Images) (credit:Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: The Raiderettes perform prior to kickoff during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Nicky Hayes/NFL UK - Pool /Getty Images) (credit:Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: The Raiderettes perform prior to kickoff during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Nicky Hayes/NFL UK - Pool /Getty Images) (credit:Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Former Miami Quarterback Dan Marino looks on during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: The Oakland Raiders Raiderettes perform at the NFL football match between Oakland Raiders v Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Def Leppard perform at the NFL football match between Oakland Raiders v Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Raiders fans show their support during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Hoskins via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Raider fans enjoy the prematch atmosphere during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Raiders fans show their support during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Hoskins via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Mike Wallace #11 of the Miami Dolphins is wrapped up by the Raider defence during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Jon Condo #59 of the Oakland Raiders looks on during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: A general view of the action during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Hoskins via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Players pray on the pitch following the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Hoskins via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Daniel Thomas #30 of the Miami Dolphins is tap tackled by Usama Young #26 of the Oakland Raiders during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Daniel Thomas #30 of the Miami Dolphins is tap tackled by Usama Young #26 of the Oakland Raiders during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Cortland Finnegan #24 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with teammates after returning a fumble 50 yards to score a touchdown during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Brent Grimes #21 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with teammates after returning an interception for big yardage during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Darren McFadden #20 of the Oakland Raiders is tackled by Will Davis #29 of the Miami Dolphins during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: The Raiders take to the field prior to kickoff during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Heathcote via Getty Images)