Norwich City chief Daniel Farke tells teary Ben Godfrey not to worry about his Stevenage woes

Norwich City were awarded an early spot kick when Jamal Lewis was fouled by Luke Wilkinson at the Lamex Stadium, StevenagePicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

Farke revealed the highly-rated teenager had to be consoled in the away dressing room after his square pass was punished for Stevenage’s opening goal, before later handling a deep cross that led to an equalising penalty.

Godfrey endured a tough night operating in a defensive three at the League Two club but Farke is determined to give his best prospects plenty of pre-season game-time.

Wes Hoolahan has a shot on goal against Stevenage. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

“It is time to give the young guns some chances in pre-season. I don’t mind if there is a dip in the performance levels,” he said. “Ben you could say scored two own goals in the way we conceded them. He was sitting in the dressing room and crying a little bit so you have to talk with them and encourage them. This is the time to give them some chances. Of course he is not happy with the result, but it is not a problem for me. We have to work with the guys.”

Farke had his first real taste of the competitive edge to English football he can expect on a routine basis this coming season.

Harrison Reed came off injured during the second half at Stevenage. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

“Yes, it was a hard test. The opponent did really well. They were very aggressive,” he said. “We are not happy with the result but to be honest we don’t go too deep with the result. It was one of those friendlies with a lot of chances. In the first half we were pretty good on the counter. We defended well in the final third. We didn’t give away any chance until the goal we conceded. After the break we were a bit better in possession. I felt we dominated that area but we were not as effective on the counter.

“It was a needless penalty to concede. It was a game where the underdog creates a big performance and fights for his life. We didn’t have a big squad with us which means those on the pitch had to play many minutes. Perhaps too much for this moment of pre-season but it was a good, hard session for the guys. I am really happy with our working style and the results in the league through the season will be much more important.”

Alex Pritchard rues a missed chance in the first half at Stevenage. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

Mario Vrancic of Norwich has a shot on goal during the Pre-season Friendly match at the Lamex Stadium, StevenagePicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026711/07/2017 (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

Head coach Daniel Farke keeps a close eye on his players. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

Yanic Wildschut battles in the puring rain during the second half of the friendly at the Lamex Stadium. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

James Maddison of Norwich in action during the Pre-season Friendly match at the Lamex Stadium, StevenagePicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026711/07/2017 (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

Norwich Head Coach Daniel Farke during the Pre-season Friendly match at the Lamex Stadium, StevenagePicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026711/07/2017 (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

Michael McGovern featured at Stevenage on Tuesday. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

Yanic Wildschut of Norwich has a shot on goal during the Pre-season Friendly match at the Lamex Stadium, StevenagePicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026711/07/2017 (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

Alex Pritchard of Norwich has a shot on goal during the Pre-season Friendly match at the Lamex Stadium, StevenagePicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026711/07/2017 (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

Nelson Oliveira of Norwich celebrates scoring his sides 1st goal from the penalty during spot the Pre-season Friendly match at the Lamex Stadium, StevenagePicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026711/07/2017 (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

James Husband of Norwich comes on as sub during the Pre-season Friendly match at the Lamex Stadium, StevenagePicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026711/07/2017 (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

Josh Murphy of Norwich and Joe Martin of Stevenage in action during the Pre-season Friendly match at the Lamex Stadium, StevenagePicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026711/07/2017 (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)