Aidan Davison refuses to be haunted by the mistimed punch that led to Crewe's late equaliser and marred his first league game of the season.

In fact, Davison - called in to replace Gary Walsh - said he would opt to do the same again should a similar scenario occur at Norwich.

His fluffed clearance at Gresty Road was returned into the goalmouth, where Davison was helpless to keep out Steve Foster's header.

Davison said: "I was gutted it went in, but I would make the same decision again. I will always come out and try to help the defenders.

"It was a greasy night, I elected to punch and the execution wasn't right.

"But I'd rather fail by being positive than stay on my line and just do nothing."

With Walsh feeling the effects of Wednesday's car accident, Davison remains in the firing line for the visit to Carrow Road.

He said: "It's a bit difficult with Gary because as keepers we get along. But we all want to play, and that's the bottom line.

"We all help each other in training and we all want the same result, which is the club to go forward and then we all benefit.

"Whoever's playing then if we're doing well, we'll all be rewarded with promotion or new contracts or whatever.

"If you're not in the team it's no good sulking or moping about. The only way to get in is to train hard and try to play well in the reserves.

"I've played first-team football all my career, so it's not difficult to adjust. I think it's harder playing in the reserves because you've got to get your mental approach right."

Manager Jim Jefferies said: "Aidan didn't deal with the second goal very well, but you can't crucify him because in that game he made two or three very good saves.

"It would be unfair to judge him on that. He will get a chance and he's got to go in there and show he can handle it well.

"If he doesn't then I will change it again or look to bring in somebody else."

Davison added: "It's worrying the number of goals we've been leaking. Obviously the back four and keeper are mainly responsible, but it comes from all over - you have to squeeze and press.

"Everyone fancies Norwich to win tomorrow, but if we're seen as underdogs that's fine. Going to places like Norwich and them being the favourites may not be a bad thing."