AUSTRALIA will win tonight’s World Cup clash against France, according to Darwin’s psychic croc Burt.

After a 10 minute debate on Friday, Burt chose to nibble on the image of Aussie midfielder Mile Jedinak — a much tastier option than French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Crocosaurus Cove croc handler Thomas Leyshon said Darwinites could rely on Burt’s selection.

media_camera Burt the psychic croc has predicted a huge Aussie upset tonight Picture: KATRINA BRIDGEFORD

“He picks the right one almost every time, so he’s a pretty good crocodile in that matter,” he said. “He gets normally all of them right.”

Mr Leyshon put Burt’s abilities down to his life experience. “He’s been in a fair few movies, and he is quite old — crocodiles are very, very intelligent — so he’s just got that ability, he just knows,” he said. Mr Leyshon said the 700kg, 80-year-old crocodile would probably watch the game. “The whole of Mitchell St will probably watch it,” he said. “He’ll definitely be listening in to everything that’s happening. And being a true Australian he obviously goes for Australia.” Burt’s been at Croc Cove for about 30 years, and has a reputation for being a bit of a diva.

The big game begins at 730pm. Results and analysis in tomorrow’s Sunday Territorian.