it does have TOGA FD pop up so the story related by Sheppey is even more ridiculous with the Captain obviously not know a basic AF function of his aircraft in accepting the p!ss weak excuse from the F/O.
Have lost count the number of times seen in the simulator (737) where the approach is manual flying on final with AT switch off as per Boeing advice and for whatever reason the pilot decides to go-around.
He presses the GA switch expecting the thrust levers to automatically go to GA thrust position. Having already simultaneously called for flap 15 as part of the GA procedure, he is surprised to see no throttle movement even though the FD may pop-up. Frantically presses TOGA again as speed drops off rapidly until he realises something is seriously amiss. Then the penny drops and he shoves open the throttles usually over-boosting in the process.
In my book, for a GA with manual throttles, it is prudent to first push open the throttles to approx. GA position while pitching to 15 degrees and calling for Flap 15. That is the priority. Then if you need FD guidance for GA (not important at that stage of the flight) then press TOGA. Blind reliance on pressing TOGA expecting the AT to give you GA power, is like crossing a road without checking all clear left and right. Not a wise move.