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Parrot sings for Northern Ireland ahead of World Cup Qualifier with Germany

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Northern Ireland's feathered fan gets behind the team

Northern Ireland's hopes against Germany on Thursday have been boosted with the help of a singing parrot...

It's time to call upon the services of a singing parrot!

Few would give the hosts a chance against the reigning champions in their World Cup Qualifier at Windsor Park, but maybe there is hope with Linda Corry's feathered friend attending his first football match!

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Reckon you've heard your favourite version of 'Northern Ireland' or 'Green and White Army'?

Think again as this extraordinary African grey parrot shows off his incredible skills of imitating human speech.

Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans is delighted about their new No 1 fan: "If he brings us some luck then he can be a supporter for as long as he wants."

Click on the video above to hear the back-story to this remarkable bird...

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And don't forget, the Northern Ireland v Germany match can be seen live on Sky Sports on Thursday, kick-off 7:45pm.

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