Butland keeps making a point

DANIEL FARKE has already declared Norwich’s campaign a massive success.

It’s not that the Canaries chief is taking automatic promotion for granted, after a sixth straight win opened up a four-point lead at the top of the table.

The German manager simply believes the best way to take the pressure off his players is by reminding them how far they have come.

“Whatever happens now, this season has been an outstanding success,” he said.

“We have already overachieved.

“This club has had so many problems in recent years.

“Now we have nothing to lose and everything to gain. With this attitude we can win the lottery.”

After Semi Ajayi cancelled out Kenny McLean’s 45th-minute opener with his sixth goal in 10 outings, the Canaries dusted themselves down and were ahead again within five minutes when defender Ben Godfrey headed in McLean’s cross.

Godfrey, 21, looks an outstanding prospect and Farke added: “The sky is the limit for him.

“Ben can achieve many things in his career.

“He started out as a holding midfielder but I was always convinced he would be a centre-half because he is very much the modern-day defender.”

Rotherham boss Paul Warne was literally overwhelmed by his team’s gritty display, even though defeat keeps them in the relegation zone.

“I’m an emotional guy and when I was speaking to the lads, I broke down a little bit,” he said.

“I know fans would want us to have 75 points but unfortunately that’s not the case.

“We have eight cup finals ahead and before that I’ll give them four days off because they deserve it.”