'There was a difference in desire' - Thorup

Norwich manager Johannes Hoff Thorup spoke to BBC Radio Norfolk after his side's 5-3 defeat at home to Portsmouth:

"Based on the game, it is fair we didn't win it. There were many things defensively we didn't get right.

"It comes down to preparation and being ready for what your opponent brings to a game and we didn't match that at all.

"I had the feeling that every time they brought the ball forward it could be a chance or a goal against.

"We have to look at that; it is definitely a weakness. It is simple situations we struggle to deal with.

"I hate when you have to talk about desire in a football player but I think there was a difference in that today. Portsmouth had more at stake and was willing to throw their bodies in front of the ball.

"I don't think we matched them and that was one of the messages at half time. It seemed like the simple things were difficult today."