THE Wire must learn to put in high-quality performances more consistently if they are to compete for honours, centre Bryson Goodwin says.

Goodwin was part of the Warrington side beaten 34-30 by an understrength Castleford side on Friday, just six days after their stunning Challenge Cup victory over Wigan.

They missed the chance to move level on points with the Warriors in second place, while Castleford and Hull FC closed the gap below The Wire.

A trip to Wakefield Trinity awaits Goodwin and his teammates on Sunday and the New Zealand international is confident Friday’s result has not derailed his side.

“We had a big performance against Wigan but we didn’t back it up. Our energy was a bit down,” he told the Guardian.

“To be one of the best teams, you have to back up week in week out.

“We didn’t do that against Castleford and we need to have a look at ourselves.

“It’s done now though. We’ve checked it out on video and we’ve put it into training for Wakefield.

“I’m not worried it might send us into bad form. I know we’re a good team.”

With this week’s game taking place on a Sunday, the team have enjoyed a slightly longer turnaround of nine days between matches.

Following the trip to Belle Vue, they will not play again until June 29 to account for England’s mid-season Test match against New Zealand in Denver.

Goodwin says any chance for extra rest will always be appreciated and thinks it will be help as they try to topple a Trinity side who boast an excellent home record.

“All the boys were ready for a bit of a break. We’ll never complain about having a long turnaround,” he said.

“It’s a chance for anyone with a few bumps and bruises to rest up a little bit more.

“I’ve never played at Wakefield before, so for me I’m looking forward to going over and experiencing it all.

“They had a good win against Wigan, so we’ll have to play well.”

Goodwin is enjoying a productive first year in the English game, crossing for five tries and kicking 37 goals in his 17 appearances in all competitions.

The 32-year-old will be joined by a close friend at the club next year in the shape of loose forward Jason Clark, whose signing for 2019 was announced last week.

Goodwin and Clark were both part of the South Sydney Rabbitohs squad that won the NRL Premiership in 2014.

The centre revealed the role he played in bringing Clark to The Halliwell Jones Stadium and what Wire fans can expect from their new signing.

“Pricey asked me about him. I could only say good things about him,” he said.

“I spoke to Jace a few times before it was announced. I told him a few good things about the place and I think it helped make up his mind.

“I’m really looking forward to him coming over here with his family.

“He’s a real good bloke and he’ll be a good addition to the team and our club.

“He does a lot of good things on the field that people may not notice. He does the little things really well.

“He’s won a Grand Final, so he knows what it takes to win.”