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Video above: The evolution of Jalen Milroe ahead of his first Iron Bowl as starting QBIt was the most exciting touchdown of his life. It was last night when the big jet landed in Atlanta from across the pond.The Auburn fan headed to Buc-cee's. He knew he was in America. England’s Paul Mortimer has been waiting for this trip for a decade.The wait is officially over, as Mortimer's first American football game he will attend is called the Iron Bowl. It will be a weekend he will never forget. "I'm all set for the Iron Bowl, Mortimer said."Word got around Auburn that I'm going to the Iron Bowl, and the people at AU gave me a VIP experience. I will get to take part in Tiger Walk, be on the field for the Eagle Flight, and so much more!"Drive an hour northeast of Liverpool and you will find him.Mortimer lives in the small town of Westhoughton, where dreams come true.He works as an IT engineer for the local city council. He also performs on weekends, singing and playing his guitar.How in the world did a man from England become an Auburn fan?It all happened 10 years ago.The fall of 2013 arrived in the land of soccer, and in November of that year, Mortimer's heart skipped a beat.“The Alabama-Auburn game was being televised in the United Kingdom,�� Mortimer said. “I decided to see what American football was all about.”Mortimer picked quite a game to learn about American football.Auburn’s Chris Davis shocked the world. Thousands of fans flooded the field. The Kick Six sent chills down Mortimer’s spine. It was the beginning of a love affair with the orange and blue.Mortimer began streaming everything Auburn: basketball, baseball, softball, gymnastics, even equestrian. He decided to have some fun and created a Facebook page called British Auburn Fan. That’s when the floodgates opened.“It has been so exciting,�� Mortimer said. “Finding Auburn memorabilia in England is nearly impossible, but an amazing thing happened. Auburn fans from all over the world started sending me memorabilia. T-shirts and caps, clothing, mugs, shakers, license plates and letters.”Mortimer's home in England has become a shrine to the Tigers �� orange and blue everywhere.His wife, Allie, and kids Kora, Adam and Isaac are soaking it all in. Even the family dog named Gus has bought in. “It’s really happening,�� Mortimer said before traveling across the ocean. “I’m going to the Iron Bowl! It’s going to be an adventure of a lifetime!" He arrived in Auburn late Wednesday. He drove past Toomer’s Drugs on the corner of College and Magnolia. He checked out Toomer’s Corner, then drove past the stadium. He took in the orange and blue and instantly felt the closeness of the Auburn Family. Mortimer is about to experience the loudest, craziest, most enjoyable weekend he can imagine.