Nico the Parrot has taken a few days off as the Euro 2016 championship observed a rest in between the group stage and the last 16 stage.

The African Grey Parrot, of Pet Market in Naxxar, has not had a positive average in the first part of the campaign, guessing correctly on five occasions while missing seven times, while another four games ended in a draw.

It is hoped that his ratio improves in the knock-out stage. He has three games to deal with today.